Latest Swine Flu Figures

The latest figures showing the number of people who have died from and been infected with swine flu are being released.It was estimated that 100,000 people had caught the virus last week and the number of deaths was put at 29.

The new statistics are expected to be much higher.

Children under the age of 15 accounted for a third of deaths with younger people more at risk than the elederly.

Research also revealed pregnant women are four times more likley to be admitted to hospital than members of the general population.