As of July 13 afternoon, 247 A/H1N1 patients out of the total 299 confirmed cases diagnosed so far have been discharged from hospital after treatment, according to the Health Ministry.

The 52 remaining patients including the four latest cases discovered on July 13, are in isolation for medical treatment. They are in stable condition, showing no serious symptoms.

The ministry added that no death has been reported so far and warned people to stay alert against the complicated developments of the epidemic.

The ministry cautioned that the reopening of schools for the next academic year might give the virus a chance to spread. It also warned localities, which have been facing floods and rain, to pay special attention to environmental hygiene./.