A woman is being tested for Human Swine Influenza (H1N1 Influenza 09) after experiencing flu-like symptoms following travel from Melbourne.
The results of the pathology testing are expected to be available early tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday 2 June). The woman is in home isolation in Darwin.
A woman who tested positive for Human Swine Influenza last Saturday is also in home isolation. 16 people who are asymptomatic (without flu-like symptoms) but regarded as contact cases are currently in home quarantine in Darwin.
For further information on Human Swine Influenza visit the link on the Department of Health and Families website at - http://www.health.nt.gov.au
The Commonwealth's Human Swine Flu telephone information line is 1802007
Media contacts: Robin Osborne, Director, Media & Corporate Communications, 0488 692 781, or Darrel Trueman, Media Manager, 0401 116 203
Release date: Monday 1 June 2009
