Cases of an influenza A Virus H1N1* have been confirmed in a number of countries including the UK.

Authorities in Cumbria are maintaining vigilance and are liaising with the Health Protection Agency.

The Health Protection Agency is monitoring this situation closely and is working with the UK government to review the current incident and any threat it poses to UK public health.

Swine Influenza advice is available on the Agency's web site and will be updated regularly:-

http://www.hpa.org.uk/

Guidance for businesses on preparing for the possible impact of a swine flu outbreak is now available on the Business Link website at:-

www.businesslink.gov.uk/northwest/swineflu


* The same strain that causes seasonal flu outbreaks in humans, but the newly detected version contains genetic material from versions of flu which usually affect pigs and birds.

Information on the situation in Cumbria is presently being collated on the BBC Radio Cumbria Web Site.

Relevant links are included below.

General and safety information -
http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/
http://news.bbc.co,uk/local/cumbria/hi/

Traffic Information - http://www.bbc.co.uk/travelnews/local/cumbria