Warden Message: Manipur Avian Influenza Outbreak
Consular Affairs Bulletins
South / Central Asia - India
30 Jul 2007
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U.S. Consulate General Kolkata issued the following Warden Message on July 30, 2007:
The Government of India has confirmed a localized outbreak of Avian Influenza, H5N1 strain, in the Northeastern Indian state of Manipur. The outbreak is in the town of Chingmeirong, north of the state capital Imphal. American citizens traveling to Manipur should take all necessary precautions. For details please refer to http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/...alth_1181.html. The outbreak has affected poultry but there are no reported human cases.
The U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata is located at 5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata, India 700071 and can be reached by telephone +91-33-3984-2400; fax +91-33-2282-2335. The Internet home page address is http://kolkata.usconsulate.gov. For the latest security information, Americans living traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings, and Public Announcements can be found. Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States, or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
Consular Affairs Bulletins
South / Central Asia - India
30 Jul 2007
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U.S. Consulate General Kolkata issued the following Warden Message on July 30, 2007:
The Government of India has confirmed a localized outbreak of Avian Influenza, H5N1 strain, in the Northeastern Indian state of Manipur. The outbreak is in the town of Chingmeirong, north of the state capital Imphal. American citizens traveling to Manipur should take all necessary precautions. For details please refer to http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/...alth_1181.html. The outbreak has affected poultry but there are no reported human cases.
The U.S. Consulate General in Kolkata is located at 5/1 Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Kolkata, India 700071 and can be reached by telephone +91-33-3984-2400; fax +91-33-2282-2335. The Internet home page address is http://kolkata.usconsulate.gov. For the latest security information, Americans living traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department’s Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings, and Public Announcements can be found. Up to date information on security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the United States, or, for callers outside the United States and Canada, a regular toll line at 202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
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