Exams regulator in swine flu talks

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It is understood children could sit exams elsewhere or, if they are sick with the virus, be awarded a grade based on papers or coursework they have completed.

Health Secretary Alan Johnson and chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson are due to give an update on the outbreak.

The Department of Health (DH) announced on Wednesday that 32 cases have been diagnosed in the UK, including four new ones.

A spokesman said: "It is right that we are preparing for the possibility of a global pandemic. The UK's arrangements are continuing to ensure that we are well-placed to deal with this new infection."

Laboratory tests are currently being carried out on 390 other people who may have the H1N1 virus, the Health Protection Agency said.

News of the new cases came as the first of the five schools closed as a result of the outbreak prepared to reopen.

South Hampstead High School, in north-west London, is due to welcome pupils back.

Four other schools - Paignton Community and Sports College in Devon, Alleyn's School in Dulwich, south-east London, Downend School in South Gloucestershire and the private preparatory Dolphin School in Battersea, south London - are expected to remain closed until Monday.

GCSE exams are beginning across the UK, with a design and technology practical exam from the OCR board due to take place. It is not known if pupils at any of the affected schools are sitting this exam.