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Violence in Egypt - A Severe Public Health Threat

Re: Violence in Egypt - A Severe Public Health Threat

I do not see any disease information in the paper. Also, none of the other papers I checked are online with a current edition.

So - still no disease information via the newspapers in Egypt.

The Ministry of Health site is also still down.
 
Re: Violence in Egypt - A Severe Public Health Threat

Does anyone know if normal medical supplies can get into Egypt? How much are their health care delivery services ae "JIT" systems?
 
Re: Violence in Egypt - A Severe Public Health Threat

The banks are closed for the 3rd day. This will cripple the economic system.

The protesters are calling for a work stoppage for tomorrow.

Gasoline prices are increasing.

Bread lines are increasing outside bakeries again.

The internet is still mostly down. We have no internet traffic from Egypt for the 4th day.

The Ministry of Health web site is still down.

The newspapers who can get online are publishing the protest situation exclusively.

We have no visibility into the disease status of Egypt.

We will continue to monitor the situation.
 
Re: Violence in Egypt - A Severe Public Health Threat

Food staples starting to run out in Egypt

(CNN) -- While discontent, resentment and nationalism continue to fuel demonstrations, one vital staple is in short supply: food.

Many families in Egypt are fast running out of staples such as bread, beans and rice and are often unable or unwilling to shop for groceries.

(snipped)

The unrest has paralyzed daily life in Egypt with many grocers closing shop and spotty food shipments.

"With the curfew, there are no restaurants, food or gas. Basic goods will soon be in shortage," Sandmonkey, an Egyptian blogger said via Twitter.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/01/30/egypt.protests.food/?hpt=C1

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Re: Violence in Egypt - A Severe Public Health Threat

Perhaps someone has already brought this up, but, with that many people congregating in such close quarters, it could be disasterous with respect to the spread of flu, and any other infectious diseases.
 
Re: Violence in Egypt - A Severe Public Health Threat

Yes, and if food is becoming scare the population will be more motivated to maintain roof top poultry coops. This will contribute to H5N1 infections among humans - especially small children. :(
 
Re: Violence in Egypt - A Severe Public Health Threat

Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

<A title="" name=2>2. WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Egypt <TABLE style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px solid; BORDER-LEFT: 0px solid; WIDTH: 69%; BORDER-TOP: 0px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px solid" class=MsoNormalTable cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=0><TBODY><TR style="mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes"><TD style="BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; WIDTH: 24.7%; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BACKGROUND: #efefef; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt">Exercise normal security precautions</TD><TD style="BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; WIDTH: 24.7%; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BACKGROUND: #efefef; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt">Exercise high degree of caution</TD><TD style="BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; WIDTH: 24.7%; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BACKGROUND: #efefef; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt">Avoid non-essential travel</TD><TD style="BORDER-LEFT: #ece9d8; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0.75pt; PADDING-LEFT: 0.75pt; WIDTH: 24.7%; PADDING-RIGHT: 0.75pt; BACKGROUND: #cc0000; BORDER-TOP: #ece9d8; BORDER-RIGHT: #ece9d8; PADDING-TOP: 0.75pt">Avoid all travel</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to Egypt due to demonstrations and protests, civil unrest, high levels of criminal activity and violence throughout the country, and the threat of terrorist attacks.

Civil unrest and violent demonstrations have been occurring in many parts of Egypt since January 23, 2011. There are reports of large scale arrests, property damage including looting and arson, injuries, and deaths from injuries sustained during the protests. Internet service has been unavailable since January 28 and other telecommunication services may be disrupted. A nationwide curfew (from 3 p.m. to 8 a.m.) has been imposed. Access to some areas may be restricted due to increased security measures and military presence on the streets. The border with the Gaza Strip is closed.

Evacuation

Canadians already in Egypt should consider leaving if their presence is not necessary. They may wish to ask family or friends outside of Egypt to help with online travel arrangements, such as securing plane tickets, as local travel service providers may be limited in their capability to do so. Those seeking Canadian chartered transportation should contact the Canadian embassy in Cairo or the Emergency Operations Centre in Ottawa (see Section 5). Access to Cairo's international airport may be difficult due to severe traffic disruptions.

Canadians choosing to travel to Egypt despite this warning are strongly encouraged to register their travel details on the Registration of Canadians Abroad database. Travellers should carefully evaluate the implications for their security and safety, avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings, monitor local news reports, follow the advice of local authorities and keep a supply of basic foods on hand. Canadians requiring emergency assistance may contact the Embassy of Canada in Cairo.

Friends and relatives in Canada seeking information on Canadian citizens believed to be in Egypt should contact the Emergency Operations Centre at 1-800-606-5499 or 1-800-387-3124.

Our Crisis page contains more information on the situation in Egypt and the Canadian government's evacuation plans.

OFFICIAL REGISTRATION RECOMMENDATION: We offer a registration service for all Canadians travelling or living abroad. This service is provided so that we can contact and assist you in an emergency abroad, such as a natural disaster or civil unrest, or inform you of a family emergency at home. Registration can be done on-line or by contacting a Canadian government office abroad. For more information, see our FAQs on Registration of Canadians Abroad.

http://www.voyage.gc.ca/countries_pays/report_rapport-eng.asp?id=79000
 
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