Medical officials in Canada's capital Ottawa on Tuesday confirmed the city's first case of A/H1N1 influenza, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 141.

Dr. Isra Levy, the city's medical officer of health, announced on Tuesday morning that a person had tested positive for the A/H1N1 virus.

The patient had recently traveled to Mexico and is recovering from the illness.

In a media release, Levy reminded Ottawa residents that anyone experiencing flu-like symptoms should consult their doctor and stay home.