SWINE flu has been confirmed in two pupils at a Bromsgrove school but it will stay open.

The virus has been confirmed in pupils at St Peter’s Catholic First School in Bromsgrove but health experts have decided to keep the school open as the pupils have not attended school since being symptomatic.

Dr Richard Harling, Director of Public Health at NHS Worcestershire, said: “Two cases of swine flu among pupils at the school were confirmed yesterday. They have not been to school whilst symptomatic and there is no evidence at the moment that there has been any further transmission within the school.

“We do not believe therefore that pupils are at significant risk of catching swine flu in the school.

“We have not issued antiviral medication at the moment because is not clear that the benefits outweigh any potential side effects. In addition we have advised the school that there is no need to close at this time.

“We will be monitoring the situation very closely.”