Embassy of the United States

Warden Message - H1N1 Flu Update (June 18, 2009)

From:  American Embassy, Amman, Jordan

           Fax (962-6) 592-4102

            Tel: 962-6-590-6000

To:      U.S. Citizens, Group Wardens, and Hotels Hosting Citizens

Subject: Warden Message – H1N1 Flu Update

This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of 2009-H1N1 Influenza, sometimes referred to as swine flu or novel H1N1.  As of close of business, June 17, the Government of Jordan is reporting nine cases of H1N1 virus in country.  Local authorities have advised that testing is available at all hospitals in Jordan.  Suspected H1N1 cases will be transferred to a designated hospital for treatment and quarantine.  The Ministry of Health has established a hot line for inquiries: 079-9036023.

Any questions or concerns about influenza or other illnesses should be directed to a medical professional.  Although the Embassy cannot provide medical advice or medical services to the public, a list of doctors can be found on our website at jordan.usembassy.gov.

For more information on U.S. Government policy during a pandemic, and for travel safety information, please see the State Department’s “Pandemic/Avian Influenza” and “Remain in Country” fact sheets on www.travel.state.gov.  Further information about 2009-H1N1 Influenza, including steps you can take to stay healthy, can be found at  the U.S. Centers for Disease Control website at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/, the U.S. Government pandemic influenza website at http://www.pandemicflu.gov, and the World Health Organization website at http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html.

U.S. citizens may also call the Office of Overseas Citizens Services in the United States for the latest travel information.  The Office of Overseas Citizens Services can be reached from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Monday through Friday, by calling 1-888-407-4747 from within the U.S. and Canada, or by calling (202) 501-4444 from other countries.

Americans living or traveling in Jordan are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department's travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/ so that they can obtain updated information on travel and security within Jordan.  Americans without Internet access may register directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.  By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them in case of emergency.  The U.S. Embassy is located on Al-Umayyaween Street, Abdoun, P.O. Box 354.  The telephone number is [962](6) 590-6000 and the fax number is [962] (6) 592-4102.  The after-hours emergency telephone number is [962] (6) 590-6500.