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Influenza A(H1N1)- Warden Message (April 30, 2009)
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of H1N1 Influenza A, formerly known as swine flu. The Ministerio de Salud Pública y Bienestar Social has reported no cases of H1N1 Influenza A in Paraguay.
Seven countries have reported cases of Influenza A(H1N1). The United States has confirmed 64 cases, of which 1 was fatal. Mexico has confirmed 26 cases, of which 7 were fatal. Other countries that have confirmed human cases of Influenza A(H1N1), but with no fatalities are: Canada (6), Spain (2), Israel (2), New Zealand (3) and the United Kingdom (2).
While the Ministerio de Salud Publica y Bienestar Social does not recommend border closures or travel restrictions, it does ask travelers to monitor any flu like symptoms, seek medical attention if they become ill, and avoid travel if they become sick. For more information, you may call the following toll free number: 0800-110-800. You may also send an e-mail to: dgvs_cne@mspbs.gov.py.
For further information about H1N1 flu, including steps you can take to stay healthy, please consult the Department of State information at: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_pandemic.html, the United States Centers for Disease Control website at: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu, and the World Health Organization website at: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html. For additional travel safety information, please consult the State Department’s website at: www.travel.state.gov.
U.S. citizens may also call the Office of Overseas Citizens Services in the United States for the latest travel information. The Office of Overseas Citizens Services can be reached from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Monday through Friday, by calling 1-888-407-4747 from within the U.S. and Canada, or by calling (202) 501-4444 from other countries.
Americans living or traveling in Paraguay are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay through the State Department’s travel registration website (https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/), so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within Paraguay. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy in Asuncion, Paraguay. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency. The U.S. Embassy is located at 1776 Mariscal Lopez Avenue, Asuncion, Paraguay. Tel. 595-21-213-715. Fax 595-21-228-603. E-mail: ParaguayConsular@state.gov. Website: http://Paraguay.usembassy.gov/index/html.