H1N1 Influenza A

Date : April 30, 2009

Embassy of the United States of America
Rangoon, Burma
110 University Ave.
Kamayut Township
Rangoon

Tel:  (95-1) 536-509

Email: ConsularRangoo@state.gov
Website: http://burma.usembassy.gov

This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of H1N1 Influenza A, formerly known as swine flu.  As of this date, the World Health Organization reports that there are no cases of H1N1 flu in Burma.  However, the Burmese Ministry of Health has stated that it is planning to screen incoming and outgoing passengers at the international airports in Rangoon and Mandalay by taking passengers’ temperatures.  Passengers should plan accordingly. 

The everyday actions listed below can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like the influenza illness:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.  When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
• If possible stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick.  You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.  It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
• Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.

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 Burma are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate 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 Burma.  Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.  By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency. 

The Embassy is located at 110 University Ave, Kamayut Township, Rangoon.  The Embassy's phone numbers are (95-1) 536-509, 536-756, and 538-038.  The consular section’s extension is 4240, and email address is consularrangoon@state.gov.  The Embassy’s after-hours emergency numbers are the same as above, all followed by extension 4014, and the after-hours mobile phone number is 09-512-4330.  The Embassy’s hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal and Burmese holidays).