The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have not recommended that people avoid travelling. The SDCVB encourages concerned travelers to seek out information from appropriate government agencies, like the CDC.
The following resources are suggested to those seeking a better understanding of swine flu as it relates to visitors to the San Diego region.
San Diego County is a region of 4,269 square miles that encompasses metropolitan San Diego and 17 incorporated cities. Four individual cases of swine flu were identified on April 21, 23 and 24 in San Diego County. All four patients have since recovered. As of April 26, no new cases have been reported in San Diego County. For detailed information from the County of San Diego on the swine flu situation, visit http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/Portal/News/042609swineflu.html.
The Centers for Disease Control issued an outbreak notice for swine flu but has not recommended that people avoid travelling. At this time, the CDC recommends simple precautions, like hand washing, to help travelers stay healthy. For details on the CDC’s recommendations for travelers, visit http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/contentSwineFluUS.aspx.
The Centers for Disease Control is the lead US agency dealing with swine flu outbreak. For official updates and a complete overview of measures being taken by the CDC, visit http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/.
On April 26, the Department of Homeland Security announced they have implemented border screening protocols for individuals crossing land borders from Mexico. For details on those protocols, visit http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1240773850207.shtm.
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