Another person has died from swine flu in the State, bringing the total number of fatalities from the virus here to date to five, it was confirmed this evening.
The Department of Health said the latest victim, who had an underlying medical condition, was an adult male from the east of the country. He died yesterday.
"No further details will be made available by either the Department of Health & Children or the HSE," a statement from the Department of Health said.
It added that the Minister for Health Mary Harney and the Health Service Executive extended their sympathy to the family and friends of the dead man.
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The news comes as GPs today began receiving deliveries of the swine flu vaccine from the HSE for patients in at risk groups.