66 People Have Now Died Of Swine Flu In The UK

A seventh person has died from swine flu in Scotland.

The 52-year-old man died in Edinburgh’s Western General Hospital and had “significant” underlying health problems.

It brings the total number of deaths in the UK from swine flu up to 66.

Scottish Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said: “I extend my sincere condolences to the patient’s family and friends at this very sad time.

“As we have seen in previous cases, this patient was suffering from underlying health conditions and his death should not cause alarm among the general population.”