A number of new cases of the A H1N1 flu virus have been confirmed, however details are not yet available, a spokesperson for the Health Department has said.

The Health Department spokesperson also said that eleven persons who contracted the virus last week are now fully recovered.

Anyone who is currently feeling any of the symptoms is urged not to go to hospital emergency departments or clinics, instead they should stay at home and contact a doctor, or contact the swine flu helpline on 21324086.

The World Health Organisations comprehensive advisory on how best to protect ourselves from becoming infected and what to do if we think we have caught the virus can be viewed by clicking this link.

The WHO advisory also answers a number of questions that may arise during the course of this current pandemic.

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