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Hong Kong confirms 33 new cases of A(H1N1) influenza

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-06-27 21:17

HONG KONG -- A spokesman for the Hong Kong Department of Health said there had been 33 newly confirmed cases of A(H1N1) influenza in the 24 hours by 2:30 p.m. (0630 GMT) Saturday.

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This brings the total number of A(H1N1) influenza cases to 629 in Hong Kong, the spokesman said.

The new cases involve 22 males and 11 females, aged between 2 and 52, said the spokesman.