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August 10, 2009. Government Warning Issued for Brazil

SOURCE:Corporate Risk International

U.S. Consulate Rio de Janeiro issued the following Warden Message on August 10:

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. The Brazilian Ministry of Health has reported, as of August 4, 2009, 2,959 confirmed cases of H1N1 and 96 associated deaths.

State of Rio de Janeiro authorities have postponed the beginning of the semester for all public schools from August 3 to August 17, as have various private schools.

American citizens should be aware that the U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro cannot demand their immediate release if they have been detained or quarantined in accordance with local public health and legal authorities.

Any questions or concerns about influenza or other illnesses should be directed to a medical professional. Although the Consulate General cannot provide medical advice or provide medical services to the public, a list of hospitals and doctors can be found on our website at www.embaixada-americana.org.br under "U.S. Citizen Services."

Please note that the Consulate General is NOT advising Americans in Brazil to depart. At this time, the Consulate General advises that Americans review the guidance provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization, and make their own decisions about whether to remain in Brazil.

Copyright © 2009, Corporate Risk International, Inc.


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