October 16, 2009. Government Warning Issued for Mongolia
| SOURCE: | U.S. Department of State |
U.S. Embassy Ulaanbaatar issued the following Warden Message on October 16:
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of 2009-H1N1 influenza, sometimes referred to as novel H1N1 or swine flu. As of 9 am on Oct 16, 2009, the Ministry of Health in Mongolia has reported 14 confirmed cases of novel H1N1 in Mongolia. As of noon on Friday, October 16, 2009, the Government of Mongolia has not announced any new restrictions on public travel, wide-spread closures of government or public facilities, or new quarantine procedures. The government has quarantined a handful of individuals with direct exposure to H1N1 cases and has closed one school and one museum temporarily. However, the Government of Mongolia is encouraging individuals and organizations to take appropriate preventative measures such frequent hand washing and disinfection of public spaces. Please check the Ministry of Health's English language website www.flu.mn for the latest information about the Government of Mongolia's response.
Please be advised that many countries, including Mongolia, China, Korea, Japan, and Russia, are screening travelers for H1N1. The Embassy urges all travelers to visit http://travel.state.gov for the latest information on screening procedures for any country they will visit or transit. Travelers exhibiting flu-like symptoms may be quarantined.
If you are quarantined or placed in isolation due to 2009-H1N1 influenza, please contact the Embassy at the number below and let us know, so we can monitor your situation. However, please be aware that the Embassy cannot demand your immediate release if you have been detained or quarantined in accordance with local public health and legal authorities.
Due to legal restrictions and a lack of sufficient resources, the Embassy is not in a position to provide private citizens with pandemic-related supplies, medications or medical treatment, including vaccines, and cannot provide specific medical advice. Questions and concerns about influenza or other illnesses should be directed to a medical professional.
For more information on how to prepare for a severe pandemic, please see the State Department "Pandemic Influenza Fact Sheet" and "Options During a Pandemic" flyer located on www.travel.state.gov. Detailed information about 2009-H1N1 influenza can be found on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/, the U.S. Government's federal influenza website at http://www.flu.gov, and the World Health Organization website at http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html.
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