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09STATE43052
2009-04-28 22:32:00
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Secretary of State
Cable title:
MGSF01: SITUATION REPORT NO. 1 INFLUENZA
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UNCLAS STATE 043052
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS, INFORM CONSULS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO
PREL, PINR, AMGT, MG
SUBJECT: MGSF01: SITUATION REPORT NO. 1 INFLUENZA
MONITORING GROUP MGSF01
H1N1 FLU CONTINUES TO SPREAD WORLDWIDE
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UNCLAS STATE 043052
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS, INFORM CONSULS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO
PREL, PINR, AMGT, MG
SUBJECT: MGSF01: SITUATION REPORT NO. 1 INFLUENZA
MONITORING GROUP MGSF01
H1N1 FLU CONTINUES TO SPREAD WORLDWIDE
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1. (SBU) Confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus were
reported in New Zealand, the first cases outside of the
Americas and Europe. Officials are investigating flu-
like symptoms in several other countries, including
Israel, Guatemala, and Russia. (HSC/CDC/Monitoring
Group telcon)
2. (SBU) The number of confirmed cases in the United
States rose to 64, an increase of 24 from the previous
day. The CDC is distributing 25 percent of the
Strategic National Stockpile of anti-viral drugs to all
states with confirmed case of H1N1. (CDC/Monitoring
Group e-mail)
MEXICO CITY TO SUSPEND PUBLIC GATHERINGS
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3. (SBU) Mexico City Mayor Ebrard announced the
closure of all restaurants, bars, discos, night clubs,
cinemas, theaters, gyms, and convention centers, Embassy
Mexico City reports.
(Embassy Mexico City/Monitoring Group e-mail)
4. (SBU) All non-emergency consular services at the
embassy are suspended until May 6, following the
announcement that schools would be closed nationwide
until that date. In addition, all non-essential TDY
travel to Mexico is deferred until further notice.
(Embassy Mexico City/Monitoring Group e-mail)
MEXICO AND UNITED STATES DISCUSS ASSISTANCE
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5. (SBU) The Mexican Ministry of Health requested U.S.
assistance with anti-viral medications and personal
protective equipment. CDC experts in Mexico are working
with Embassy Mexico City and local officials to clarify
Mexico's specific requirements.
(CDC/Monitoring Group e-mail)
AT LEAST SIX COUNTRIES BLOCK U.S. PORK EXPORTS
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6. (SBU) Kazakhstan, Thailand, Ukraine, and the
Philippines joined China and Russia , who alone
accounted for nearly $810 million in U.S. pork exports
in 2008. EEB believes that other countries may announce
similar bans soon. (EEB/Monitoring Group e-mail)
7. (U) Minimize considered.
CLINTON
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS, INFORM CONSULS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: KFLU AEMR ASEC CASC KFLO TBIO KSAF KPAO
PREL, PINR, AMGT, MG
SUBJECT: MGSF01: SITUATION REPORT NO. 1 INFLUENZA
MONITORING GROUP MGSF01
H1N1 FLU CONTINUES TO SPREAD WORLDWIDE
--------------
1. (SBU) Confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus were
reported in New Zealand, the first cases outside of the
Americas and Europe. Officials are investigating flu-
like symptoms in several other countries, including
Israel, Guatemala, and Russia. (HSC/CDC/Monitoring
Group telcon)
2. (SBU) The number of confirmed cases in the United
States rose to 64, an increase of 24 from the previous
day. The CDC is distributing 25 percent of the
Strategic National Stockpile of anti-viral drugs to all
states with confirmed case of H1N1. (CDC/Monitoring
Group e-mail)
MEXICO CITY TO SUSPEND PUBLIC GATHERINGS
--------------
3. (SBU) Mexico City Mayor Ebrard announced the
closure of all restaurants, bars, discos, night clubs,
cinemas, theaters, gyms, and convention centers, Embassy
Mexico City reports.
(Embassy Mexico City/Monitoring Group e-mail)
4. (SBU) All non-emergency consular services at the
embassy are suspended until May 6, following the
announcement that schools would be closed nationwide
until that date. In addition, all non-essential TDY
travel to Mexico is deferred until further notice.
(Embassy Mexico City/Monitoring Group e-mail)
MEXICO AND UNITED STATES DISCUSS ASSISTANCE
--------------
5. (SBU) The Mexican Ministry of Health requested U.S.
assistance with anti-viral medications and personal
protective equipment. CDC experts in Mexico are working
with Embassy Mexico City and local officials to clarify
Mexico's specific requirements.
(CDC/Monitoring Group e-mail)
AT LEAST SIX COUNTRIES BLOCK U.S. PORK EXPORTS
--------------
6. (SBU) Kazakhstan, Thailand, Ukraine, and the
Philippines joined China and Russia , who alone
accounted for nearly $810 million in U.S. pork exports
in 2008. EEB believes that other countries may announce
similar bans soon. (EEB/Monitoring Group e-mail)
7. (U) Minimize considered.
CLINTON