2009 Warden Messages
Human Swine Influenza
April 28, 2009
This message is being issued to inform American citizens residing and traveling in The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands of worldwide concerns about the human swine influenza. There have been no confirmed cases of swine flu in The Bahamas or Turks and Caicos Islands; however, several persons in The Bahamas who recently returned from Mexico have voluntarily self-quarantined. The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas will institute additional screening procedures at all ports of entry. As of this message, there will be no changes at Turks and Caicos ports of entry. The US Embassy is closely monitoring the situation in both countries and will provide updates as necessary. For further information about Human Swine Influenza, please consult the following: For any emergencies involving American citizens, please contact the American Citizens Services (ACS) unit of the U.S. Embassy’s consular section, located at 42 Queen Street, Nassau; telephone 242-323-7159; after hours emergency telephone 242-328-2206; ACS unit fax 242-356-7174; e-mail acsn@state.gov.
Department of State Information on Swine Flu
The United States Centers for Disease Control
The World Health Organization