Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09LAPAZ633
2009-04-29 21:03:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy La Paz
Cable title:
MGSF01: BOLIVIA: H1N1 FLU UPDATE
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UNCLAS LA PAZ 000633
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AADP AEMR AMGT ASEC KFLU CASC KFLO KPAO KSAF
KSCA, PINR, PREL, TBIO, BL
SUBJECT: MGSF01: BOLIVIA: H1N1 FLU UPDATE
REF: SECSTATE 42349
UNCLAS LA PAZ 000633
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AADP AEMR AMGT ASEC KFLU CASC KFLO KPAO KSAF
KSCA, PINR, PREL, TBIO, BL
SUBJECT: MGSF01: BOLIVIA: H1N1 FLU UPDATE
REF: SECSTATE 42349
1. As of April 29, Bolivia has no confirmed cases of the H1N1
("swine") flu. The Bolivian government is following
guidelines released by the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
and has issued a "health alert" due to the crisis. Bolivian
epidemiology official Dr. Renee Lanes confirmed to econoff
that airport procedures were put in place April 27 in Santa
Cruz, April 28 in La Paz, and April 29 in Cochabamba. The
Bolivian response does not deviate from international norms.
Passengers at the three major airports are being questioned
and checked for possible symptoms. Dr. Lanes said that
officials are in contact with neighboring countries and with
countries where cases have been found. Dr. Lanes said there
are currently no restrictions on passengers from any country,
but there are restrictions on imported meat products (para 4).
2. Airport officials also reported to emboff that following
international standards, visitors to international airports
will be required to wear both masks and gloves. This is to
include individuals waiting in the airport to pick up
arriving passengers. American Airlines officials informed
emboff that its flight to and from Miami will remain
unaffected and staff, crew and passengers in transit are
following guidelines mandated by both the USG and GOB.
3. Domestically, Dr. Lanes said the central government has
reached out to departmental health units to prepare for a
potential outbreak. Professional teams have also been sent to
border communities to inform them of symptoms and provide
guidance in the event of an outbreak. Dr. Lanes further
assured the Bolivian government cooperation with all nations
affected, particularly the United States and Mexico.
4. The Bolivian National Agriculture and Food Service
(SENASAG) has placed restrictions on the importation of pork
products from Mexico, the United States and Canada to avoid
the spread of the H1N1 flu. All pork goods imported from the
countries must be reported and made available for inspection
by the National Unit of Animal Health.
5. POC at Post for all H1N1 related inquiries is Kelly Diiro,
diirokl@state.gov (591) 2-216-8225.
URS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AADP AEMR AMGT ASEC KFLU CASC KFLO KPAO KSAF
KSCA, PINR, PREL, TBIO, BL
SUBJECT: MGSF01: BOLIVIA: H1N1 FLU UPDATE
REF: SECSTATE 42349
1. As of April 29, Bolivia has no confirmed cases of the H1N1
("swine") flu. The Bolivian government is following
guidelines released by the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
and has issued a "health alert" due to the crisis. Bolivian
epidemiology official Dr. Renee Lanes confirmed to econoff
that airport procedures were put in place April 27 in Santa
Cruz, April 28 in La Paz, and April 29 in Cochabamba. The
Bolivian response does not deviate from international norms.
Passengers at the three major airports are being questioned
and checked for possible symptoms. Dr. Lanes said that
officials are in contact with neighboring countries and with
countries where cases have been found. Dr. Lanes said there
are currently no restrictions on passengers from any country,
but there are restrictions on imported meat products (para 4).
2. Airport officials also reported to emboff that following
international standards, visitors to international airports
will be required to wear both masks and gloves. This is to
include individuals waiting in the airport to pick up
arriving passengers. American Airlines officials informed
emboff that its flight to and from Miami will remain
unaffected and staff, crew and passengers in transit are
following guidelines mandated by both the USG and GOB.
3. Domestically, Dr. Lanes said the central government has
reached out to departmental health units to prepare for a
potential outbreak. Professional teams have also been sent to
border communities to inform them of symptoms and provide
guidance in the event of an outbreak. Dr. Lanes further
assured the Bolivian government cooperation with all nations
affected, particularly the United States and Mexico.
4. The Bolivian National Agriculture and Food Service
(SENASAG) has placed restrictions on the importation of pork
products from Mexico, the United States and Canada to avoid
the spread of the H1N1 flu. All pork goods imported from the
countries must be reported and made available for inspection
by the National Unit of Animal Health.
5. POC at Post for all H1N1 related inquiries is Kelly Diiro,
diirokl@state.gov (591) 2-216-8225.
URS