Swine flu strikes Rochdale Council staff

Swine flu has struck Rochdale Council staff – with six employees off work with the illness.

Workers from Telegraph House were sent home after contracting the illness, and an email is believed to have been sent round, warning of the outbreak.

Sources have told Rochdale Online that the first employee was diagnosed about 10 days ago.

Jane Silvester, Acting Head of Performance and Development at Rochdale Borough Council: “There have been a small number of cases in the council, which are all being dealt with following NHS guidance and all council services are operating as normal.

"Staff who have flu-like symptoms are being asked to stay at home and check their symptoms either on NHS Choices website or by talking to a GP over the phone.”