More swine flu deaths likely

Updated June 24, 2009 11:17:45

Australian government and health authorities are warning that more swine flu deaths are likely in the country, as the virus hits people with chronic health problems.

The grim warning follows confirmation yesterday that a man in the state of Victoria, who died last weekend from suspected respiratory failure had swine flu. Both he and another Australian victim, had pre-existing health problems.

Presenter: Samantha Donovan
Speakers: Nicola Roxan, Minister for Health, Dr. Lou Irving, Director of Respiratory Medicine at the Royal Melbourne Hospital