November 10, 2009. Government Warning Issued for Bosnia-Herzegovina
| SOURCE: | U.S. Department of State |
U.S. Embassy Sarajevo released the following Warden Message November 9, 2009:
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of 2009-H1N1 Influenza A, sometimes referred to as swine flu or novel H1N1. The Ministry of Health of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina reports that, as of November 4, 2009, there have been 42 laboratory-confirmed cases of 2009-H1N1 influenza A in the Federation; in the Republika Srpska, as of November 2, 2009, there have been 11 confirmed cases. Neither entity has introduced any travel restrictions or special measures. The ministries are following the latest developments through their coordination teams on entity and cantonal/district levels in accordance with the recommendations of the World Health Organization; they recommend that anyone with respiratory flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, difficulty with breathing, headache, muscle and bone ache, tiredness) contact their regular healthcare provider for further guidance.
If you are quarantined or placed in isolation due to 2009-H1N1 influenza, please contact the U.S. Embassy Sarajevo 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.
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