Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - There are now an estimated 112 confirmed cases of swine flu in Britain according to latest numbers from health officials.

The most recent cases were confirmed as a pack of 3, in children from the same family who had recently returned from a visit to the United States.

Dr Richard Harling, Director of Public Health for Worcestershire, said: “The HPA (Health Protection Agency) has confirmed three cases of swine flu in three children from a family in Worcestershire.

“The children contracted swine flu following a visit to the United States and were treated on their return as soon as they showed symptoms. They are all recovering well at home.”

Across the United States more than 5,000 cases of swine flu have been reported, and more confirmed cases are being made each day.

On a global scale, more than 41 countries have reported cases of swine flu, and more than 80 deaths have been attributed to the virus.