Hong Kong confirmed 224 new cases of influenza A/H1N1 on Friday, bringing the total to 6,640 in the region, local health authorities said.

A spokesman for the Department of Health said the new cases involve 121 males and 103 females, aged between two months and 73 years.

According to the Hong Kong Hospital Authority, a total of 47 confirmed cases are currently staying in public hospitals for treatment. Among them, 40 cases are in stable condition, four in serious and three in critical condition.

(Xinhua News Agency August 15, 2009)