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Leeds: Fewer suffering swine flu
Fewer people with swine flu have been admitted to Leeds hospitals than expected, medics have said.
But planning is still underway in case there is another serious wave of the illness in autumn and winter.
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This week, no adults with the virus were being treated in the city's hospitals.
Ruth Holt, chief nurse at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, said one child was currently suspected of having swine flu but tests had showed it was unlikely.
She told hospital bosses: "There has been a significant reduction in the amount of swine flu both in the community and at the trust."
The highest number of patients with the virus in critical care beds in Leeds hospitals was around eight, but in recent weeks there have not been any.
Hospital admissions, which have totalled 180 since July 7, was much lower than the 150 predicted to be admitted each week.
Most of those in hospital with the virus had other health problems.
But Ms Holt said they had been seeking information from places worst affected to see what lessons could be learned.
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