November 12, 2009. Government Warning Issued for Armenia
| SOURCE: | U.S. Department of State |
U.S. Embassy Yerevan released the following Warden Message November 12, 2009.
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. Today, Ara Asoyan, the Chief of the Nork Infectious Disease Hospital in Yerevan, reported the first confirmed cases of 2009-H1N1 influenza in Armenia. There now appear to be two total confirmed cases of 2009-H1N1 in Armenia.
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 secure your 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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