A/H1N1 flu cases in Vietnam increase to 235

HANOI, July 7 (Xinhua) -- Vietnam's Ministry of Health confirmed nine more A/H1N1 flu cases, raising the country's tally to 235, local newspaper the New Hanoi reported Tuesday.

Among the newly detected cases, six patients are in the south, one in the north and two in central provinces, said the newspaper.

So far, 129 patients have recovered and been discharged from hospital. The rest are being treated in stable conditions.

The country has reported no death in connection with the influenza A/H1N1 since its outbreak.