Swine flu leaflets sent UK-wide
The Department of Health has confirmed that leaflets would be distributed to households across the UK containing information on the swine flu virus.
A DH spokeswoman explained: "The leaflet will be sent out next week, cover the whole of the UK, and will contain information about this flu outbreak and preventative messages."
The DH also confirmed they were in talks with a number of companies who produce surgical face masks.
But the spokeswoman would not confirm reports that millions of the masks had been ordered.
She said: "We are talking to a number of manufacturers about procuring face masks. We are not in a position to provide further details at this stage."
It is intended that the extra masks will be used by health workers.
The spokeswoman added: "Although we are aware that facemasks are being given out to the public in Mexico, the available scientific evidence does not support the general wearing of facemasks by those who are not ill whilst going about their normal activities.
"We are urgently looking into how we can increase our current stockpiles of facemasks for healthcare workers who would come into close contact with symptomatic individuals during an influenza pandemic."
Dozens of people across the UK have been tested, with the first two cases bein Iain and Dawn Askham, of Polmont, near Falkirk, who had been on holiday in Mexico.
People have been advised against all but the most essential travel to Mexico.
