Swine Flu Toll Rises To 122

Two more people have been confirmed with the swine flu virus, taking the UK total to 122.

The latest cases are both adults, one from London and the second from the East of England.

The Health Protection Agency said the source of infection for the two latest cases remains under investigation.

Of the total UK cases, more than half (66) are in the London area. The latest diagnosis takes the total for the East of England to 12.

Margaret Chan, the head of the World Health Organisation said on Friday that swine flu was a “sneaky virus” which is likely to keep spreading.