AAP General News (Australia)
04-30-2009
WA: Possible swine flu case in WA
A West Australian adult's being treated for possible swine flu .. after it was revealed
they travelled on the same flight as three New Zealanders who contracted the potentially
fatal virus.
Western Australia's public health chief says while the person isn't showing severe
symptoms .. they're being treated with Tamiflu and kept isolated at home.
Dr TARUN WEERAMANTHRI says 16 West Australians have so far been tested for swine flu
.. eight have been cleared .. two are thought to have the normal human influenza virus
.. and another six are awaiting results.
AAP RTV ap/was/af
KEYWORD: FLU WA (PERTH)
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