Updated Sun. Apr. 26 2009 1:26 PM ET
CTV.ca News Staff
Nova Scotia health officials say four confirmed cases of swine flu have been identified within the province.
Dr. Robert Strang, the province's chief public health officer, said the Nova Scotia cases are considered "mild cases" of the flu and the affected persons are now recovering.
"We now have four confirmed cases in the Windsor area," Strang said at a news conference on Sunday afternoon.
Strang stressed that the Canadians who have fallen ill with swine flu have, so far, had only very mild symptoms.
"The swine flu that we're seeing outside of Mexico is very mild," he said.
Pat Dunn, the minister of health and protection, said he has "the utmost confidence" in the local health professionals' ability to handle the situation as it develops.
Strang said local health authorities are working with the Public Health Agency of Canada and related agencies across Canada, to monitor the swine flu issue.
Reports say there are more possible cases in British Columbia. Health Canada is expected to hold a press conference later this afternoon.
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