Parent of pupils attending the Siggiewi primary school are refusing to let their children attend school after they found out that two pupils ill with swine flu are still attending lessons as usual.

A representative from the Department of Health is expected to be at the school of Friday morning to explain the situation to the parents.

Favourite Channel News reports in more detail:

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