Hong Kong confirmed 225 new cases of influenza A/H1N1 Thursday, bringing the total to 4,974 in the region, local health authorities said.

A spokesman for the Department of Health said the new cases involve 111 males and 114 females, aged between 10 months and 83 years.

According to the Hong Kong Hospital Authority, a total of 57 confirmed cases are currently staying in public hospitals for treatment. Among them, 52 cases are in stable condition, one in serious and four in critical condition.

(Xinhua News Agency August 6, 2009)