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2009-04-28 02:17:00
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 042347
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC CASC MEX
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT: MEXICO
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 STATE 042347
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC CASC MEX
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT: MEXICO
1. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of the
health risks of travel to Mexico at this time due to an
outbreak of H1N1 "swine flu." The U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an April
27 notice recommending that American citizens avoid all
nonessential travel to Mexico at this time. CDC's notice
also suggests precautions that travelers and U.S. citizen
residents in Mexico can take to reduce their risk of
infection while in Mexico. CDC provides recommendations
for those who must travel to an area that has reported
cases of swine flu, and measures to take following
return from an area that has reported cases of swine
flu. The complete CDC notice can be found at the
following link: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/. Please check
this site frequently for updates. This Travel Alert
expires on July 27, 2009.
2. The World Health Organization (WHO),the Global
Alert and Response Network (GOARN) and Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have sent experts to
Mexico to work with health authorities.
3. On April 25, the Government of Mexico announced that
as a precautionary measure, all schools from kindergarten
through university level will remain closed until May 6
in the Federal District, State of Mexico, and San Luis
Potosi. All government-sponsored events involving large
crowds have also been canceled, and museums and most
tourist attractions are closed.
4. Consular operations at all consular posts in Mexico
will be affected by this flu outbreak. Please refer to
Embassy Mexico's web page and that of individual posts
for the latest information on closings and service
reductions.
5. The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens in Mexico that
most cases of influenza are not "swine flu." Specific
questions or concerns about flu or other illnesses should
be directed to a medical professional. Mexico City
medical authorities urge people to avoid hospitals and
clinics unless they have a medical emergency, since
hospitals are centers of infection; instead, those with
health concerns are encouraged to stay home and call
their physicians to avoid potential exposure. Although
the U.S. Embassy cannot give medical advice or provide
medical services to the public, a list of hospitals and
doctors can be found on our website at the following
links:
http://mexico.usembassy.gov/sacs_medical_info .html
(Spanish)
http://mexico.usembassy.gov/eng/eacs_medical_ info.html
(English)
6. For additional information, please consult the State
Department's website at www.travel.state.gov, the CDC
website at www.cdc.gov, or the website of the World
Health Organization at www.who.int. The U.S.-based call
center for U.S. citizens can be reached from 8:00 am ?
8:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time, M-F, at 1-888-407-4747, or
if calling from outside the U.S., at (202)-501-4444. The
U.S. Embassy will also post additional information as it
becomes available at: www.usembassy-mexico.gov. American
citizens traveling or residing overseas are encouraged to
register with the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate
on the State Department's travel registration website at
https://travelregistration.state.gov/.
7. For emergencies involving U.S. citizens in Mexico,
please contact the closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
The U.S. Embassy is located in Mexico City at Paseo de la
STATE 00042347 002.2 OF 002
Reforma 305, Colonia Cuauhtemoc, telephone from the
United States: 011-52-55-5080-2000; telephone within
Mexico City: 5080-2000; telephone long distance within
Mexico 01-55-5080-2000. You may also contact the Embassy
by e-mail at: ccs@usembassy.net.mx. The Embassy's
internet address is http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/.
Consulates:
Ciudad Juarez: Paseo de la Victoria 3650, tel. (52)(656)
227-3000. http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov.
Guadalajara: Progreso 175, telephone (52)(333) 268-2100.
http://guadalajara.usconsulate.gov/.
Hermosillo: Avenida Monterrey 141, telephone (52)(662)
289-3500. http://hermosillo.usconsulate.gov.
Matamoros: Avenida Primera 2002, telephone (52)(868) 812-
4402. http://matamoros.usconsulate.gov.
Merida: Calle 60 no. 338 k, telephone (52)(999) 942-5700.
http://merida.usconsulate.gov.
Monterrey: Avenida Constitucion 411 Poniente, telephone
(52)(818) 047-3100. http://monterrey.usconsulate.gov.
Nogales: Calle San Jose, Nogales, Sonora, telephone
(52)(631) 311-8150. http://nogales.usconsulate.gov.
Nuevo Laredo: Calle Allende 3330, col. Jardin, telephone
(52)(867) 714-0512. http://nuevolaredo.usconsulate.gov/.
Tijuana: Tapachula 96, telephone (52)(664) 622-7400.
http://tijuana.usconsulate.gov/service.html.
Consular Agencies:
Acapulco: Hotel Continental Emporio, Costera Miguel
Aleman 121 - local 14, telephone (52)(744) 484-0300 or
(52)(744) 469-0556.
Cabo San Lucas: Blvd. Marina local c-4, Plaza Nautica,
col. Centro, telephone (52)(624) 143-3566.
Cancn: Plaza Caracol two, second level, no. 320-323,
Boulevard Kukulcan, km. 8.5, Zona Hotelera, telephone
(52)(998) 883-0272.
Ciudad Acua: Ocampo # 305, col. Centro, telephone
(52)(877) 772-8661
Cozumel: Plaza Villa Mar en el Centro, Plaza Principal,
(Parque Jurez between Melgar and 5th ave.) 2nd floor,
locales #8 and 9, telephone (52)(987) 872-4574.
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo: Hotel Fontan, Blvd. Ixtapa,
telephone (52)(755) 553-2100.
Mazatln: Hotel Playa Mazatln, Playa Gaviotas #202,
Zona Dorada, telephone (52)(669) 916-5889.
Oaxaca: Macedonio Alcal no. 407, interior 20, telephone
(52)(951) 514-3054 (52)(951) 516-2853.
Piedras Negras: Abasolo #211, Zona Centro, Piedras
Negras, Coah., Tel. (878) 782-5586.
Playa del Carmen: "The Palapa," Calle 1 Sur, between
Avenida 15 and Avenida 20, telephone (52)(984) 873-0303.
Puerto Vallarta: Paradise Plaza, Paseo de los Cocoteros
#1, Local #4, Interior #17, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit,
telephone (52)(322) 222-0069.
Reynosa: Calle Monterrey #390, Esq. Sinaloa, Colonia
Rodrguez, telephone: (52)(899) 923 - 9331
San Luis Potos: Edificio "Las Terrazas", Avenida
Venustiano Carranza 2076-41, Col. Polanco, telephone:
(52)(444) 811-7802/7803.
San Miguel de Allende: Dr. Hernandez Macias #72,
telephone (52)(415) 152-2357 or (52)(415) 152-0068.
8. Minimize considered.
CLINTON
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CASC PTER ASEC CASC MEX
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT: MEXICO
1. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens of the
health risks of travel to Mexico at this time due to an
outbreak of H1N1 "swine flu." The U.S. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an April
27 notice recommending that American citizens avoid all
nonessential travel to Mexico at this time. CDC's notice
also suggests precautions that travelers and U.S. citizen
residents in Mexico can take to reduce their risk of
infection while in Mexico. CDC provides recommendations
for those who must travel to an area that has reported
cases of swine flu, and measures to take following
return from an area that has reported cases of swine
flu. The complete CDC notice can be found at the
following link: http://www.cdc.gov/travel/. Please check
this site frequently for updates. This Travel Alert
expires on July 27, 2009.
2. The World Health Organization (WHO),the Global
Alert and Response Network (GOARN) and Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have sent experts to
Mexico to work with health authorities.
3. On April 25, the Government of Mexico announced that
as a precautionary measure, all schools from kindergarten
through university level will remain closed until May 6
in the Federal District, State of Mexico, and San Luis
Potosi. All government-sponsored events involving large
crowds have also been canceled, and museums and most
tourist attractions are closed.
4. Consular operations at all consular posts in Mexico
will be affected by this flu outbreak. Please refer to
Embassy Mexico's web page and that of individual posts
for the latest information on closings and service
reductions.
5. The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens in Mexico that
most cases of influenza are not "swine flu." Specific
questions or concerns about flu or other illnesses should
be directed to a medical professional. Mexico City
medical authorities urge people to avoid hospitals and
clinics unless they have a medical emergency, since
hospitals are centers of infection; instead, those with
health concerns are encouraged to stay home and call
their physicians to avoid potential exposure. Although
the U.S. Embassy cannot give medical advice or provide
medical services to the public, a list of hospitals and
doctors can be found on our website at the following
links:
http://mexico.usembassy.gov/sacs_medical_info .html
(Spanish)
http://mexico.usembassy.gov/eng/eacs_medical_ info.html
(English)
6. For additional information, please consult the State
Department's website at www.travel.state.gov, the CDC
website at www.cdc.gov, or the website of the World
Health Organization at www.who.int. The U.S.-based call
center for U.S. citizens can be reached from 8:00 am ?
8:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time, M-F, at 1-888-407-4747, or
if calling from outside the U.S., at (202)-501-4444. The
U.S. Embassy will also post additional information as it
becomes available at: www.usembassy-mexico.gov. American
citizens traveling or residing overseas are encouraged to
register with the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate
on the State Department's travel registration website at
https://travelregistration.state.gov/.
7. For emergencies involving U.S. citizens in Mexico,
please contact the closest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
The U.S. Embassy is located in Mexico City at Paseo de la
STATE 00042347 002.2 OF 002
Reforma 305, Colonia Cuauhtemoc, telephone from the
United States: 011-52-55-5080-2000; telephone within
Mexico City: 5080-2000; telephone long distance within
Mexico 01-55-5080-2000. You may also contact the Embassy
by e-mail at: ccs@usembassy.net.mx. The Embassy's
internet address is http://www.usembassy-mexico.gov/.
Consulates:
Ciudad Juarez: Paseo de la Victoria 3650, tel. (52)(656)
227-3000. http://ciudadjuarez.usconsulate.gov.
Guadalajara: Progreso 175, telephone (52)(333) 268-2100.
http://guadalajara.usconsulate.gov/.
Hermosillo: Avenida Monterrey 141, telephone (52)(662)
289-3500. http://hermosillo.usconsulate.gov.
Matamoros: Avenida Primera 2002, telephone (52)(868) 812-
4402. http://matamoros.usconsulate.gov.
Merida: Calle 60 no. 338 k, telephone (52)(999) 942-5700.
http://merida.usconsulate.gov.
Monterrey: Avenida Constitucion 411 Poniente, telephone
(52)(818) 047-3100. http://monterrey.usconsulate.gov.
Nogales: Calle San Jose, Nogales, Sonora, telephone
(52)(631) 311-8150. http://nogales.usconsulate.gov.
Nuevo Laredo: Calle Allende 3330, col. Jardin, telephone
(52)(867) 714-0512. http://nuevolaredo.usconsulate.gov/.
Tijuana: Tapachula 96, telephone (52)(664) 622-7400.
http://tijuana.usconsulate.gov/service.html.
Consular Agencies:
Acapulco: Hotel Continental Emporio, Costera Miguel
Aleman 121 - local 14, telephone (52)(744) 484-0300 or
(52)(744) 469-0556.
Cabo San Lucas: Blvd. Marina local c-4, Plaza Nautica,
col. Centro, telephone (52)(624) 143-3566.
Cancn: Plaza Caracol two, second level, no. 320-323,
Boulevard Kukulcan, km. 8.5, Zona Hotelera, telephone
(52)(998) 883-0272.
Ciudad Acua: Ocampo # 305, col. Centro, telephone
(52)(877) 772-8661
Cozumel: Plaza Villa Mar en el Centro, Plaza Principal,
(Parque Jurez between Melgar and 5th ave.) 2nd floor,
locales #8 and 9, telephone (52)(987) 872-4574.
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo: Hotel Fontan, Blvd. Ixtapa,
telephone (52)(755) 553-2100.
Mazatln: Hotel Playa Mazatln, Playa Gaviotas #202,
Zona Dorada, telephone (52)(669) 916-5889.
Oaxaca: Macedonio Alcal no. 407, interior 20, telephone
(52)(951) 514-3054 (52)(951) 516-2853.
Piedras Negras: Abasolo #211, Zona Centro, Piedras
Negras, Coah., Tel. (878) 782-5586.
Playa del Carmen: "The Palapa," Calle 1 Sur, between
Avenida 15 and Avenida 20, telephone (52)(984) 873-0303.
Puerto Vallarta: Paradise Plaza, Paseo de los Cocoteros
#1, Local #4, Interior #17, Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit,
telephone (52)(322) 222-0069.
Reynosa: Calle Monterrey #390, Esq. Sinaloa, Colonia
Rodrguez, telephone: (52)(899) 923 - 9331
San Luis Potos: Edificio "Las Terrazas", Avenida
Venustiano Carranza 2076-41, Col. Polanco, telephone:
(52)(444) 811-7802/7803.
San Miguel de Allende: Dr. Hernandez Macias #72,
telephone (52)(415) 152-2357 or (52)(415) 152-0068.
8. Minimize considered.
CLINTON