Four new cases of the A/H1N1 flu cases were confirmed on Wednesday in Britain, bringing the total number to 32 in the country.

The Department of Health announced on Wednesday that the four new cases are all adults associated with travel to Mexico. The infected adults are all from different parts of England.

To date, 28 of the 32 confirmed cases in Britain are from England while Scotland has four.

"It is right that we are preparing for the possibility of a global pandemic. The UK's arrangements are continuing to ensure that we are well-placed to deal with this new infection," said a statement from the Department of Health.

Five schools in the country have been closed after some students attending the schools have been tested positive. Three of the schools are in London, and two are in southwest of the country.

Students from those schools might be exempted from sitting exams under emergency plans being considered.

(Xinhua News Agency May 7, 2009)