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09CANBERRA448
2009-05-11 05:51:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Canberra
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TFFLU01 AUSTRALIA H1N1 SITREP MAY 11, 2009

Tags:  KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL 
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UNCLAS CANBERRA 000448 

SENSITIVE
SIPDIS

STATE FOR H1N1 TASK FORCE, AIAG FOR WINN; STATE
PLEASE PASS DHHS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL
PINR, AMGT, MG, AS
SUBJECT: TFFLU01 AUSTRALIA H1N1 SITREP MAY 11, 2009

REF: A. SECSTATE 42324

B. SECSTATE 41745

C. CANBERRA 435 AND PREVIOUS

UNCLAS CANBERRA 000448

SENSITIVE
SIPDIS

STATE FOR H1N1 TASK FORCE, AIAG FOR WINN; STATE
PLEASE PASS DHHS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO PREL
PINR, AMGT, MG, AS
SUBJECT: TFFLU01 AUSTRALIA H1N1 SITREP MAY 11, 2009

REF: A. SECSTATE 42324

B. SECSTATE 41745

C. CANBERRA 435 AND PREVIOUS


1. (SBU) The following is the latest SITREP covering
Australia's response to the H1N1 outbreak.


2. (SBU) Government Response: The Department of Health and
Ageing confirmed a single case of H1N1 infection in
Queensland on May 9. This is Australia's first confirmed
case, but was classified as a "weak positive" H1N1 infection.
The 28-year old individual arrived on Quantas flight QF16
from Los Angeles on May 7, but was not considered infectious
during the flight and made a full recovery. 19 additional
passengers were contact traced and reported no additional
symptoms. The GOA notified the WHO of the confirmation.


3. (SBU) Case Count: Since the outbreak of H1N1, Australia
has investigated a total of 583 suspect cases, and confirmed
one actual H1N1 infection. 21 suspect cases are still being
investigated.


4. (SBU) Post Actions: Post continues to monitor the H1N1
situation in Australia. Post is convening a meeting of the
pandemic influenza planning committee on May 15 to review and
revise pandemic planning as appropriate.


5. (SBU) Consular Issues: As of May 11, there are no
reported consular issues involving H1N1.


6. (SBU) Public Diplomacy: The first confirmed case of H1N1
garnered some media attention over the May 9-10 weekend, but
H1N1 is no longer a significant media topic.

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