COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DOL BRIAN BLASHICH

UNCLAS MEXICO 001473 SIPDIS SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: OTRA ELAB MX SUBJECT: COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DOL BRIAN BLASHICH REF: SECSTATE 41313 ¶1. Post welcomes and grants country clearance to Department of Labor Official Brian Blashich for travel to Palau, Coahuila, Mexico from March 19-23, 2006. Embassy confirms that no further assistance is required. ¶2. Mexico does have health concerns. You should take normal tourist precautions with regard to drinking water, eating fresh fruits, vegetables and salads. Individuals with sickle cell trait should consult with the appropriate medical unit or their personal physician before commencing with travel. Short-term (TDY) assignments carry an added risk because of the lack of time to acclimatize. ¶3. We encourage you to access further security and health related information as well as post access regulations for the region you are visiting at the Mission Mexico intranet homepage at http://mexicocity.state.gov/IntraMissMex.html or http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov. Visit Mexico City's Classified Web Site at http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/wha/mexicocity GARZA