Skegness pupils being treated for swine flu

TWO cases of suspected swine flu have been confirmed at The Richmond School in Skegness.

The school has said that two of its pupils are being treated for the bug.

Head teacher Anne Fisher said two children from the same family had been confirmed with the illness.

Mrs Fisher said: ” We have informed parents of the cases by letter and as far as we know there are three other suspected cases.”

Swine Flu Fears at Skegness Schools

Parents  of  Skegness school children have expressed fears on a social networking website that there has been an outbreak of swine flu at schools in Skegness.

One parent has said that children from the Richmond School in the town have brought home letters confirming two cases of swine flu at the school, and it has been said that there are also cases at Skegness Grammar School.

It is not thought that St Clements College has any confirmed cases at the moment.

Unofficial reports:

3 cases at Skegness Grammer confirmed

2 cases around Skegness

St Clement’s College – no confirmed cases

For the latest advice , call NHS Direct on 08454647 or the swine flu hotline on 0800 1513513.

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Swine Flu Hits Skegness Day Centre

Skegness Day Centre was forced to close on Monday as three members of staff were confirmed to have the swine flu virus.

None of the clients has as yet shown any symptoms.