Identifier
Created
Classification
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09AMMAN1399
2009-06-22 12:50:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Amman
Cable title:
JORDAN REPORTS 13 H1N1 INFLUENZA CASES
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UNCLAS AMMAN 001399
STATE FOR G/AIAG (WINN),OES/IHB, ECA, M/MED, NEA/RA
STATE PASS USAID FOR GLOBAL HEALTH
USDA FOR APHIS
GENEVA FOR WHO REPRESENTATIVE
USUN ROME FOR FAO
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: TBIO KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
AMGT, JO
SUBJECT: JORDAN REPORTS 13 H1N1 INFLUENZA CASES
REF: A. State 63491
B. Amman 1055
C. Amman 992
D. State 6306
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. PROTECT ACCORDINGLY.
UNCLAS AMMAN 001399
STATE FOR G/AIAG (WINN),OES/IHB, ECA, M/MED, NEA/RA
STATE PASS USAID FOR GLOBAL HEALTH
USDA FOR APHIS
GENEVA FOR WHO REPRESENTATIVE
USUN ROME FOR FAO
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: TBIO KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
AMGT, JO
SUBJECT: JORDAN REPORTS 13 H1N1 INFLUENZA CASES
REF: A. State 63491
B. Amman 1055
C. Amman 992
D. State 6306
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. PROTECT ACCORDINGLY.
1. (U) Jordan has reported thirteen H1N1 cases as of June 22. The
first two cases were reported on June 15, followed by 8 cases of
Jordanian and Palestinian students returning from the Youth Exchange
and Study (YES) program (ref A). Thermal scanning sensors at Amman's
Queen Alia International Airport alerted the authorities to the
twelfth case -- a 16-year-old Iraqi girl who was returning from the
U.S to Baghdad on an ECA-funded sports exchange program. The most
recent thirteenth case was confirmed on June 21 -- a 30-year-old
Filipina domestic helper, who arrived in Jordan on a Kuwait Airways
flight on June 16 and reported to a hospital on June 18 suffering
from H1N1 symptoms. The fact that the first 12 reported H1N1 cases
have originated in the U.S. has engendered some discussion on local
online news sites (www.ammonnews.net) and one print report which
characterize the U.S. as an "exporter of swine flu."
2. (SBU) Ministry of Health (MOH) officials confirm they are
well-prepared to tackle any outbreaks and have deployed Tamiflu and
personal protective equipment to 18 hospitals including Amman's
Prince Hamza hospital which includes a quarantine facility and is
designated as the lead hospital for H1N1 cases. A special hot-line
has been established to deal with suspected cases and general
inquiries. The MOH has also received approvals from the Prime
Minister's office to order H1N1 vaccines (when available) for 15% of
the population.
Visit Amman's Classified Website at:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/amman
BEECROFT
STATE FOR G/AIAG (WINN),OES/IHB, ECA, M/MED, NEA/RA
STATE PASS USAID FOR GLOBAL HEALTH
USDA FOR APHIS
GENEVA FOR WHO REPRESENTATIVE
USUN ROME FOR FAO
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: TBIO KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO KSAF KPAO PREL PINR
AMGT, JO
SUBJECT: JORDAN REPORTS 13 H1N1 INFLUENZA CASES
REF: A. State 63491
B. Amman 1055
C. Amman 992
D. State 6306
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED. PROTECT ACCORDINGLY.
1. (U) Jordan has reported thirteen H1N1 cases as of June 22. The
first two cases were reported on June 15, followed by 8 cases of
Jordanian and Palestinian students returning from the Youth Exchange
and Study (YES) program (ref A). Thermal scanning sensors at Amman's
Queen Alia International Airport alerted the authorities to the
twelfth case -- a 16-year-old Iraqi girl who was returning from the
U.S to Baghdad on an ECA-funded sports exchange program. The most
recent thirteenth case was confirmed on June 21 -- a 30-year-old
Filipina domestic helper, who arrived in Jordan on a Kuwait Airways
flight on June 16 and reported to a hospital on June 18 suffering
from H1N1 symptoms. The fact that the first 12 reported H1N1 cases
have originated in the U.S. has engendered some discussion on local
online news sites (www.ammonnews.net) and one print report which
characterize the U.S. as an "exporter of swine flu."
2. (SBU) Ministry of Health (MOH) officials confirm they are
well-prepared to tackle any outbreaks and have deployed Tamiflu and
personal protective equipment to 18 hospitals including Amman's
Prince Hamza hospital which includes a quarantine facility and is
designated as the lead hospital for H1N1 cases. A special hot-line
has been established to deal with suspected cases and general
inquiries. The MOH has also received approvals from the Prime
Minister's office to order H1N1 vaccines (when available) for 15% of
the population.
Visit Amman's Classified Website at:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/amman
BEECROFT