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Swine flu cases are continuing to fall as the second peak of the pandemic seems to be coming to an end.Swine flu cases are continuing to fall as the second peak of the pandemic seems to be coming to an end.
In England, there were 9,000 new infections last week down from 11,000 the week before, while in Scotland it has dipped under 8,000.In England, there were 9,000 new infections last week down from 11,000 the week before, while in Scotland it has dipped under 8,000.
Rates in Northern Ireland and Wales are even lower, meaning the levels of flu being seen are what would be expected during an average winter. Numbers in Northern Ireland and Wales are even lower, meaning the levels of flu being seen are what would be expected during an average winter.
But experts are still warning cases could rise in the future.But experts are still warning cases could rise in the future.
Flu cases first peaked in July when there were more than 100,000 cases a week across the UK and while the second peak during the autumn has not reached such a figure there have still been as many as 1,000 people in hospital at points. Flu first peaked in July when there were more than 100,000 cases a week across the UK.
The latest figures also show a rise in the death toll, which has now reached 299 in the UK. The second peak during the autumn did not reach such a figure, but it was characterised by high numbers in hospital - at some points there were as many as 1,000.
The latest data also showed a rise in the death toll, which has now reached 299 in the UK.
But for most the virus remains relatively mild.But for most the virus remains relatively mild.
Last week, a study into deaths by chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson suggested the death rate was just 0.026% among those infected.Last week, a study into deaths by chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson suggested the death rate was just 0.026% among those infected.
He concluded the first pandemic of the 21st century has been "considerably less lethal than feared".He concluded the first pandemic of the 21st century has been "considerably less lethal than feared".