Negative tests confirmed

As of this afternoon, Waikato District Health Board can confirm their first two possible swine flu cases have tested negative to Influenza A.

Waikato DHB received results back from Wellington less than one hour ago.

Test results for the new possible case that was notified today will be available in the next 48 hours.

For more information phone Healthline 0800 611 116, or visit www.moh.govt.nz

ENDS

Date: 29 April 2009

Amy Thomsen
Communications consultant
Media and Communications
Waikato District Health Board

021 712 663
(07) 839 8899 ext. 23133