Information for Travelers

Warden Information

September 2, 2009

This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding the 2009-H1N1 Influenza, sometimes referred to as swine flu or novel H1N1. Since July 21, a total of 30 cases of 2009-H1N1 have been confirmed in Albania. Nearly all reported cases of confirmed 2009-H1N1 in Albania have been relatively mild.     

Any questions or concerns about influenza or other illnesses should be directed to a medical professional. Although the U.S. Embassy in Tirana cannot provide medical advice or medical services to the public, a list of hospitals and doctors can be found on our website at http://tirana.usembassy.gov/medical_information.html.

For more information on U.S. Government policy during a pandemic, and for travel safety information, please see the Department of State’s “Pandemic/Avian Influenza” and “Remain in Country” fact sheets at http://www.travel.state.gov/. Further information about the 2009-H1N1 Influenza, including steps you can take to stay healthy, can be found at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/, the U.S. Government’s federal influenza website at http://www.flu.gov/, and the World Health Organization website at http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html.

U.S. citizens may also call the Office of Overseas Citizens Services in the United States for the latest travel information. The Office of Overseas Citizens Services can be reached from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Monday through Friday, by calling 1-888-407-4747 from within the U.S. and Canada, or by calling (202) 501-4444 from other countries. Americans living or traveling in Albania are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within Albania.

 

 

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