One Gisborne person who had contact with a probable Influenza A (H1N1) case in another region has been in quarantine here over the weekend but is well and expected to return to normal activities tomorrow. Medical Officer of Health Dr Geoff Cramp said the person received a course of Tamiflu and is displaying no symptoms.

"Other than that there are still no cases or probable cases in our district," said Dr Cramp.

Health officials are continuing to monitor developments on a daily basis and are continuing to encourage people to use good hand hygiene practices.

"The most important thing we can do to protect ourselves is regular and effective hand washing. When coughing or sneezing cover your mouth and nose with a tissue. Afterwards promptly dispose of the tissue and wash your hands," said Dr Cramp.

Symptoms of influenza include: Sudden onset of illness Fever above 38 degrees Celsius Fatigue Muscle pains Runny nose/cough/sore throat In some cases, people also have vomiting and diarrhoea.