Latest Stories

You are in: BBC Newsline > Latest Stories > Swine flu closes school

Swine flu closes school

The swine flu pandemic has forced one of our primary schools to close early for the summer after a P2 pupil tested positive for the virus.

The six year old boy, who attends Saint Ronan's in Newry, has recently returned from a family holiday in Mexico.

The little boy and his younger brother are the first children in Northern Ireland to be confirmed as suffering from the illness.

Our Health Correspondent Marie-Louise Connolly has spent the day in Newry and sent this report.

Help playing audio/video

last updated: 29/06/2009 at 19:36
created: 29/06/2009

	BBC Homepage BBC Northern Ireland

»	Newsline Meet The Team In Pictures NI News Online Politics Show Let's Talk Hearts and Minds Good Morning Ulster Talkback Evening Extra Titanic Journey
	Contact Us