Two swine flu patients in Maryland and one in Virginia were hospitalized with a form of the virus resistant to a commonly used medicine, prompting infectious disease specialists to call for renewed caution even as the intensity of the pandemic nationwide has declined.

The World Health Organisation on Wednesday recommended boosted antiviral treatment for hospital patients with severely weakened immune systems who contract swine flu, following recent clusters of Tamiflu resistance.

The World Health Organisation on Wednesday recommended boosted antiviral treatment for hospital patients with severely weakened immune systems who contract swine flu, following recent clusters of Tamiflu resistance.

Maryland health officials are reporting the state's first two known cases of swine flu resistant to Tamiflu.

Patients who have underlying health conditions can get the swine flu vaccine from Monday in the Isle of Man.

The death of a nine-year-old schoolgirl in West Sussex was caused by pneumonia as a result of swine flu

Chinese health officials have announced that the number of swine flu-related deaths has tripled in the country over the past two weeks.

Public health officials say a wave of swine flu cases in Los Angeles County may have peaked but an influx of holiday visitors could lead to another outbreak.

Deputy editor Alan Cleaver reports daily on the impact of swine flu in West Cumbria, with a particular slant on how the media and the public are reacting to the worsening crisis.

A study is being carried out ahead of the second expected wave of swine flu, which could hit New Zealand within the next few months.