The Ministry of Health reported six new A/H1N1 influenza cases during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 62. In a statement, the Ministry pointed out that the first case is a 56-year-old male citizen in Baha Region; the second case is a 23-year-old female citizen; the third case is a 27-year-old Pilipino expatriate; the fourth case is a 28-year-old Pilipino expatriate; the fifth case is a 29-year-old Yemeni expatriate; and the sixth case is a 25-year-old Pilipino expatriate. The last five cases were reported in Riyadh Region. "Isolation procedures are being applied to the three cases in accordance with the national plan for the prevention of swine flu and in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Organization", the Ministry said.
