Romania Reports 31 New Cases of A/H1N1 Flu

All 31 patients are in a good condition, having mild cases of the flu, the Health Ministry said in a statement on its website.

The A/H1N1 virus, popularly known as swine flu, is easily transmitted through coughing or sneezing. The infection, which can be deadly to humans, cannot be contracted through consumption of thermally processed pork meat. Its symptoms are similar to the symptoms of the common flu.

Romania has reported no deaths related to the A/H1N1 virus so far.