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Washington, Sept. 25 (EFE) .- The U.S. State Department issued a travel warning to China due to quarantine imposed by the Beijing government to the epidemic of influenza A.
The travel warning replaces one issued on July 9 and ends on 30 December, and serves to inform the American public of the current situation in China that could affect travel plans, said the federal agency.
In a statement, the State Department explained that last May, the Chinese government launched a new policy that allows you to quarantine passengers who develop fever or other flu symptoms.
In advance of holidays in China over the next month and before the arrival of flu season, provincial and local governments in that country have orders to strengthen measures to control and mitigation of diseases, which could affect both residents and travelers.
"The local and provincial policies toward influenza H1N1 virus of 2009 could be predicted, officials said, warning that passengers may be subject to be quarantined in a hospital or other medical facility.
Although the percentage of U.S. passengers quarantined in general remains low, "the nature of the selection process makes it almost impossible to predict" who would be in quarantine, it said.
He said that between May and August, the State Department received "thousands of reports" from U.S. citizens quarantined, although the number of reports have been less frequent during the month.
The official practices, including the separation of children from their parents, may vary by location. In some places, it is possible that the Chinese medical authorities supplying drugs to minors without parental consent, the statement said.
There is also the added problem of lack of access to clean water, food or telephone service, unsanitary conditions, and shortage of interpreters who speak English.
Travelers also could face delays at airports, railway stations and other sites due to health inspections, he said.
"All foreign passengers, including U.S. citizens, are required to comply with local measures on quarantine and other public health measures" and the U.S. exerts no influence on the duration of quarantine, stresses the note.
The Chinese government continued the note, will not compensate anyone for travel expenses not incurred, so it is recommended that passengers purchase travel insurance in case they are subject to quarantine. :tiphat:http://mx.news.yahoo.com/s/25092009/38/n-latam-ee-uu-emite-alerta-viaje.html
Washington, Sept. 25 (EFE) .- The U.S. State Department issued a travel warning to China due to quarantine imposed by the Beijing government to the epidemic of influenza A.
The travel warning replaces one issued on July 9 and ends on 30 December, and serves to inform the American public of the current situation in China that could affect travel plans, said the federal agency.
In a statement, the State Department explained that last May, the Chinese government launched a new policy that allows you to quarantine passengers who develop fever or other flu symptoms.
In advance of holidays in China over the next month and before the arrival of flu season, provincial and local governments in that country have orders to strengthen measures to control and mitigation of diseases, which could affect both residents and travelers.
"The local and provincial policies toward influenza H1N1 virus of 2009 could be predicted, officials said, warning that passengers may be subject to be quarantined in a hospital or other medical facility.
Although the percentage of U.S. passengers quarantined in general remains low, "the nature of the selection process makes it almost impossible to predict" who would be in quarantine, it said.
He said that between May and August, the State Department received "thousands of reports" from U.S. citizens quarantined, although the number of reports have been less frequent during the month.
The official practices, including the separation of children from their parents, may vary by location. In some places, it is possible that the Chinese medical authorities supplying drugs to minors without parental consent, the statement said.
There is also the added problem of lack of access to clean water, food or telephone service, unsanitary conditions, and shortage of interpreters who speak English.
Travelers also could face delays at airports, railway stations and other sites due to health inspections, he said.
"All foreign passengers, including U.S. citizens, are required to comply with local measures on quarantine and other public health measures" and the U.S. exerts no influence on the duration of quarantine, stresses the note.
The Chinese government continued the note, will not compensate anyone for travel expenses not incurred, so it is recommended that passengers purchase travel insurance in case they are subject to quarantine. :tiphat:http://mx.news.yahoo.com/s/25092009/38/n-latam-ee-uu-emite-alerta-viaje.html