Swine flu rises by 15 new cases, many in Gozo

A total of 15 new cases of the A (H1N1) virus were reported in Malta in the past 24 hours, the sharpest increase since swine flu was detected here late on Wednesday. The health department said six new cases had been reported in Gharb, three yesterday...

A total of 15 new cases of the A (H1N1) virus were reported in Malta in the past 24 hours, the sharpest increase since swine flu was detected here late on Wednesday.

The health department said six new cases had been reported in Gharb, three yesterday evening and three this morning.

There also were two cases in Xaghra, two in Ghasri, one in Sannat, a Swiss woman in Msida, one in Luqa and one in Mosta. Another patient is an Australian 10-year-old boy.

The ages of the new patients are between eight and 44. Eleven of the patients are female and four males. Twelve of the new cases were not travel related.

The health department said two of the earlier cases were now well and out of quarantine.

There are now 39 confirmed cases. One patient is in hospital, but all patients are responding well to treatment.

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