Australia's tally from A/H1N1 flu- related deaths rose to eight on Wednesday after a 68-year-old man died in Victoria.

He died in hospital and his death was notified to the Department of Human Services on Tuesday.

Victoria has accounted for the majority of A/H1N1 flu related deaths with six fatalities.

Victoria's acting chief health officer Rosemary Lester reiterated that A/H1N1 flu was a mild illness from which many people recovered without medical treatment, but could be severe for those with chronic medical conditions.

(Xinhua News Agency July 1, 2009)