Two more cases of swine flu confirmed in India

India has confirmed swine flu in a woman and her child who recently returned from the United States,bringing the total number of cases in the country to three.

The 34-year-old woman and her 5-year-old son flew into the southern city of Chennai from Dubai before taking a domestic flight to the city of Coimbatore where they tested positive for the disease,the Health Ministry said in a statement late Monday. Both are being quarantined.

Passengers who travelled on the same flights were being located and advised to monitor their health,the statement said.

India has posted medical teams at its international airports to assess travellers.