Identifier
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09CANBERRA570
2009-06-18 07:04:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Canberra
Cable title:
AUSTRALIA H1N1 SITREP JUNE 18, 2009
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UNCLAS CANBERRA 000570
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR OES\IHB, 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: AUSTRALIA H1N1 SITREP JUNE 18, 2009
REF: A. SECSTATE 42324
B. SECSTATE 41745
C. CANBERRA 415
D. CANBERRA 419
E. CANBERRA 518
UNCLAS CANBERRA 000570
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR OES\IHB, 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: AUSTRALIA H1N1 SITREP JUNE 18, 2009
REF: A. SECSTATE 42324
B. SECSTATE 41745
C. CANBERRA 415
D. CANBERRA 419
E. CANBERRA 518
1. (SBU) The following is the latest SITREP covering
Australia's response to the H1N1 outbreak.
2. (SBU) Government Response: On June 17th, the GOA announced
a new pandemic response phase - PROTECT - and all
jurisdictions are moving to PROTECT level. Key changes
include:
- Recognizing the disease is moderate overall and the
majority of patients making a rapid full recovery;
- Limit testing to patients with moderate or severe
cases, patients in institutional setting, and patients
vulnerable to severe illnesses;
- Treatment from anti-viral stockpiles only for
vulnerable groups or patients in institutional settings
(hospitals, nursing homes, and special needs schools);
- Increased testing at sentinel sites in the community;
- Shutting down containment measures like school
closures, border screening, widespread testing, and mandatory
quarantine for people in contact with mild patients.
The decision to create a new pandemic phase is driven by the
recognition that containment of H1N1 is no longer a
possibility and that the actual health impacts, outside of
vulnerable populations, are minimal. Surveillance of H1N1's
genetic characteristics will continue, with the option of
taking more aggressive measures should changes be detected
that represent a more significant threat.
3. (SBU) Case Count: Since the outbreak of H1N1, Australia
has confirmed 2112 H1N1 infection. 66 cases have required
hospitalization.
4. (SBU) Post Actions: Post notified the Embassy community
via management notice of these changes, and advice from the
Australian health authorities, on June 18.
5. (SBU) Consular Issues: As of June 18, there are no
reported consular issues involving H1N1.
CLUNE
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR OES\IHB, 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: AUSTRALIA H1N1 SITREP JUNE 18, 2009
REF: A. SECSTATE 42324
B. SECSTATE 41745
C. CANBERRA 415
D. CANBERRA 419
E. CANBERRA 518
1. (SBU) The following is the latest SITREP covering
Australia's response to the H1N1 outbreak.
2. (SBU) Government Response: On June 17th, the GOA announced
a new pandemic response phase - PROTECT - and all
jurisdictions are moving to PROTECT level. Key changes
include:
- Recognizing the disease is moderate overall and the
majority of patients making a rapid full recovery;
- Limit testing to patients with moderate or severe
cases, patients in institutional setting, and patients
vulnerable to severe illnesses;
- Treatment from anti-viral stockpiles only for
vulnerable groups or patients in institutional settings
(hospitals, nursing homes, and special needs schools);
- Increased testing at sentinel sites in the community;
- Shutting down containment measures like school
closures, border screening, widespread testing, and mandatory
quarantine for people in contact with mild patients.
The decision to create a new pandemic phase is driven by the
recognition that containment of H1N1 is no longer a
possibility and that the actual health impacts, outside of
vulnerable populations, are minimal. Surveillance of H1N1's
genetic characteristics will continue, with the option of
taking more aggressive measures should changes be detected
that represent a more significant threat.
3. (SBU) Case Count: Since the outbreak of H1N1, Australia
has confirmed 2112 H1N1 infection. 66 cases have required
hospitalization.
4. (SBU) Post Actions: Post notified the Embassy community
via management notice of these changes, and advice from the
Australian health authorities, on June 18.
5. (SBU) Consular Issues: As of June 18, there are no
reported consular issues involving H1N1.
CLUNE