New Zealand on Thursday reported the 10th death case related to influenza A/H1N1.

The Ministry of Health said in a press release that a man in his 40s in the North Island's eastern city of Gisborne, became the latest victim. He had serious underlying medical problems.

The total number of confirmed cases of influenza A/H1N1 in New Zealand was 2,107 on Thursday, up from 2,025 on Wednesday.

The Ministry of Health said it is important to note that the actual number of cases will be significantly higher, as only a small proportion of people with symptoms are being tested. They said that this is a mild illness and they will recover readily at home without needing medical treatment.

(Xinhua News Agency July 16, 2009)