Hong Kong confirms new case of A/H1N1 flu

Hong Kong health authorities have confirmed another case of A/H1-N1 flu, bringing the total number of infected people in the Special Administrative Region to 7.

The patient is a 21-year-old student studying in New York. She arrived in Hong Kong aboard flight KE-607. The patient developed flu symptoms on Saturday. She was rushed to the Princess Margaret Hospital for quarantine and is receiving medical treatment. Health authorities say they will continue tracking down those who had close contact with the patient.