Update on H1N1 Flu Outbreak

May 27, 2009

To: All American Citizens
From: American Citizens Services Unit, Consular Section

This warden message is to inform all American Citizens living in and traveling to Honduras that the Ministry of Health has confirmed one case of H1N1 flu. The case was confirmed in San Pedro Sula and the individual has made a full recovery. The individual had no known exposure to travelers from Mexico or the United States.

The government of Honduras reports that it will continue to monitor all land, sea and air borders to identify any arriving travelers showing flu-like symptoms. While the Embassy will not send out a warden message for every case of confirmed H1N1, we recommend that you monitor the situation through the various newspapers and television and radio news.

For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet website where the current Travel Warnings and Public Announcements, including the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, can be found.

Up-to-date information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or for callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll-line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

Americans living or traveling in Honduras are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department's travel registration website,and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Honduras. 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 U.S. Embassy is located on Avenida La Paz in Tegucigalpa; telephone (504) 238 5114, after hours telephone (504) 236 8497; Consular Section fax (504) 238 4357; E-mail: usahonduras@state.gov Website: http://honduras.usembassy.gov