August 6, 2009. Government Warning Issued for Tanzania
| SOURCE: | Corporate Risk International |
U.S. Embassy Dar es Salaam issued the following Warden Message on August 6:
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of 2009-H1N1 influenza, sometimes referred to as swine flu or novel H1N1. In light of the first case of the 2009-HIN1 influenza virus and subsequent reported cases in Tanzania, the U.S. Embassy in Dar es Salaam is issuing an update of the previous Warden message dated July 9, 2009.
The first confirmed case of 2009-H1N1 infection in Tanzania was tested at the Muhimbili National Hospital laboratory in Dar es Salaam and publicly confirmed on July 9, 2009. Since then, the Tanzanian authorities have discovered several additional cases. Individuals who have tested positive with 2009-H1N1 have been quarantined for several days at Muhimbili National Hospital in accordance with directives set forth by the Ministry of Health. The U.S. Embassy encourages all American citizens to cooperate with local health authorities and to contact their medical professionals regarding questions or concerns about 2009-H1N1 influenza or other illnesses.
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