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Swine flu
02 July 2009
A(H1N1) Swine Influenza: from containment to treatment
On 11 June the World Health Organisation raised its alert to level 6, recognising that A(H1N1) swine flu has spread to pandemic levels around the globe.
The vast majority of cases of swine flu in the UK have been mild with a small number of more severe cases. The virus continues to spread within the UK.
Based on the science, it was always clear that it was not possible to contain or prevent the spread indefinitely. This is why Andy Burnham, Secretary of State for Health, announced that Ministers across the UK have agreed to move from containment into a treatment phase.
For information about why this decision has been taken and what this means for NHS staff, patients and the public, please click on the Swine flu - treatment phase link to the right.
Swine flu information line
Information on the swine flu virus: 0800 1 513 513.
- Swine flu - treatment phase
- Media statements and swine flu updates
- Health information and advice on swine flu for members of the public - NHS Choices (opens new window)
- Cross-government information on swine flu for members of the public - Directgov (opens new window)
- Information on the implications of swine flu for employers - Business Link (opens new window)
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