Rupert Grint Recovering from H1N1

The actor who plays Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film franchise is the first confirmed celebrity to have been infected with influenza A (H1N1).

The 20-year-old star contracted the virus while shooting Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, but will be able to attend the London premiere of the film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince tomorrow (July 7).

"It has just been confirmed that Rupert Grint has taken a few days out of filming due to a mild bout of swine flu. He has now recovered and is looking forward to joining his fellow cast members at the junket and premieres this week," Grint’s spokesperson told People.