Cyprus H1N1 flu confirmed cases reach 109

 Fourteen new cases of H1N1 flu have been confirmed in Cyprus during the last 24 hours, increasing the total number to 109, Cyprus Health Ministry announced on Sunday.

According to a press release, eight of the new cases concern Cypriots.

It is stated that until now laboratory tests for 240 persons with flu symptoms have been conducted and 109 of them have been diagnosed with the H1N1 virus.

The Health Ministry said the flow of the incidents is fully monitored and there is no reason for concern.

Furthermore it notes that despite the fact that the new flu has taken a pandemic dimension and cases are expected to increase, the symptoms of the flu remain mild.