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Swine-flu not cause of baby death | |
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The Department of Health has confirmed that a baby who died in hospital in Northern Ireland had been diagnosed with swine flu. | |
However, in a statement, it said the child had a pre-existing heart condition which was the cause of death. | |
The sex and age of the baby has not been released. The family has asked for their identity to be kept private. | |
Health Minister Michael McGimpsey said they were respecting their wishes and no further details would be released. | |
"I understand that there will be a level of public and media interest in this death, but we all must remember that at the centre of this tragic incident is a family who are grieving," said Michael McGimpsey. | |
Last month, a woman from County Antrim became the first person to die from the virus in Northern Ireland. | Last month, a woman from County Antrim became the first person to die from the virus in Northern Ireland. |
Caroline Hoy from Ahoghill had also been suffering from cancer. | Caroline Hoy from Ahoghill had also been suffering from cancer. |
In July, soldier Lee Porter (30) who was born in Coleraine, died in a hospital in England from swine flu. | In July, soldier Lee Porter (30) who was born in Coleraine, died in a hospital in England from swine flu. |
There have now been 217 laboratory confirmed cases in Northern Ireland, although the number of clinically diagnosed cases stands at almost 9,000. | There have now been 217 laboratory confirmed cases in Northern Ireland, although the number of clinically diagnosed cases stands at almost 9,000. |
A total of 94 people have been hospitalised. | A total of 94 people have been hospitalised. |