As pandemic alert raises to level five, the World Health Organisation is warning governments that a global outbreak of swine flu is imminent.
Eleven countries have reported cases of the virus.
At least 160 people have died in Mexico.
As Union members in the Island seek reassurance, the regional industrial organiser for Unite, Mick Hewer, has written to the Chief Minister seeking more information.
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