October 20, 2009. Government Warning Issued for Rwanda
| SOURCE: | U.S. Department of State |
U.S. Embassy Kigali issued the following Warden Message on October 20:
A Town Hall meeting for U.S. citizens residing in Rwanda will be held on Thursday, October 22nd at 3:00 pm in the Embassy's Multi-Purpose Room. The meeting will be led by the Embassy's Pandemic Influenza Action Committee and will focus on the U.S. government's policy and response to H1N1 influenza as well as individual preparedness.
2009-H1N1 influenza, sometimes referred to as novel H1N1 or swine flu, has been confirmed in Rwanda. The Rwandan Ministry of Health confirmed 14 cases on October 12, 2009 after initially confirming the first 4 cases in Rwanda on October 9, 2009. There are presently 38 laboratory cases confirmed. Rwandan authorities have activated their response group, are closely monitoring the situation, and are preparing for emergencies.
No RSVP is required to attend the town hall meeting. U.S. citizens and their immediate family members will be admitted at the Embassy's main entrance with proper photo identification (passport or identity card).
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