American Citizens Services

Avian Influenza

December 11, 2008

On December 9, the Hong Kong government elevated the alert for Avian Influenza (AI) to "serious", after discovering the H5 virus in live chickens at a chicken farm in Yeun Long, New Territories, Hong Kong. In light of the elevated alert status, we would like all Americans traveling or living in Hong Kong to be aware of the latest information on AI. The Hong Kong Government maintains up-to-date information on AI on their website: http://www.info.gov.hk/info/flu/eng/index.htm.

For further information about Avian Influenza, please consult the United States Centers for Disease Control Website at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/ or the U.S. State Department fact sheet at http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/health/health_1181.html

U.S Consulate General
Hong Kong

Last modified: December 11, 2008

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