Swine flu claims third victim

A THIRD man from Greater Manchester has died from swine flu.

The man, from Rochdale, who had long-term health conditions, died at Rochdale Infirmary.

Two men from Oldham, who also had underlying health conditions, died earlier this week at the Royal Oldham Hospital.

No details were released about the men or when they died on the grounds of patient confidentiality.

They are the first deaths in the region from the virus this winter.