Hong Kong confirmed 245 new cases of influenza A/H1N1 Wednesday, bringing the total to 4,749 in the region, Xinhua quoted local health authorities as saying. A spokesman for the Department of Health said the new cases involve 123 males and 122 females, aged between six months and 61 years. According to the Hong Kong Hospital Authority, a total of 55 confirmed cases are currently staying in public hospitals for treatment. Among them, 50 cases are in stable condition, and five in critical condition.