Seven more cases of the virus A (H1N1), all in Gozo, were confirmed today up to noon, the Health Department said this afternoon.

As a result, the number of cases has risen to 55 since the virus was detected in Malta late last Wednesday.

The new cases are four men and three women, two of whom live in Ghajnsielem, two in Gharb, one in San Lawrenz, one in Victoria and one in Sannat.

Nine cases were confirmed yesterday afternoon (see earlier story).

The Health Department said four persons were no longer in quarantine and were now well. There are no patients in hospital.

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