As far as travelling is concerned, the committee invited those who have fallen ill to delay their departures and stay at home. It also reminded governments that any action aimed at dealing with the virus 'should not lead to (the) restriction of movement at the EU borders and travel restrictions between EU Member States'.

This means that people who developed symptoms while abroad should not be prevented from travelling home, except for clinical reasons. At the same time, infected travellers should wear protective masks.

According to the commission's latest figures, more than 184,000 people have been diagnosed with swine flu, or A(H1N1) Influenza, worldwide. Of these, 35,200 are in Europe.

The EU Health Security Committee plans to issue guidelines on vaccines in the coming days, officials in Brussels said.