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Labour candidate in Norwich by-election 'being treated for swine flu'
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Labour's candidate in this week's Norwich North by-election is
being treated for suspected swine flu, the party said today.
A spokesman for the Norwich North Labour campaign said: "We can
confirm that Chris Ostrowski is being treated for a suspected case
of swine flu.
"This was confirmed by doctors at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital
after Chris felt unwell and was taken there earlier today. He
collapsed at home and was taken to hospital by ambulance.
"Chris is receiving world class care from an excellent team of
doctors, nurses and staff.
"Clearly, our priority is to ensure that nobody falls ill from
swine flu unnecessarily and we will follow the medical advice and
take every precaution necessary."
Labour is widely expected to lose Thursday's contest, caused by the
resignation of sitting MP Ian Gibson after the party's expenses
panel excluded him from standing at the next election.
Tory candidate Chloe Smith is the favourite to take the seat,
overturning Labour's 5,459 majority from the 2005 poll.
