The Department of Health in Britain has conducted a survey on government action to control swine flu and included questions on whether the public believe the threat of the virus has been hyped up by the media in particular.

The survey was conducted to examine whether government messages on the virus were being understood and included questions on the dangers of swine flu, basic advice on hygiene and if people had stopped eating pork or were worried about pork products.

Leaflets giving information on swine flu and where to seek further advice, or help, are being distributed around the Britain which has to date had 34 confirmed cases.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is not recommending travel restrictions related to the outbreak of the influenza A (H1N1) virus but does say people who are ill should delay travel plans and returning travellers who fall ill should seek appropriate medical care.

The WHO says these recommendations are prudent measures which can limit the spread of many communicable diseases, including influenza.