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Written question asked by Neil Hudson (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 December 2023 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Wednesday, 6 December 2023. A substantive answer was provided by Maria Caulfield (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 December 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Swine Flu

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent progress he has made on investigation of the human case of influenza A(H1N2)v.

Answer

Since the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) identified a confirmed case of influenza A(H1N2)v, surveillance has been increased in parts of Northern Yorkshire, including expanding monitoring programmes in primary care and hospitals.

UKHSA and partner organisations are tracing contacts of the case and are offering testing. The source of their infection has not yet been ascertained. The individual concerned experienced a mild illness and has fully recovered.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4760
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Swine flu
Link
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