H1N1 Influenza A (Swine Flu)
This Warden Message alerts U.S. citizens to the latest information regarding human cases of 2009-H1N1 influenza, sometimes referred to as novel H1N1 or swine flu.
At this time, the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent does not/not have any reports of this virus reaching Uzbekistan. The Uzbek authorities have not imposed any travel restrictions at this time. Likewise, the major airlines that service Tashkent International Airport have not altered their normal flight schedules. The Embassy is aware that Uzbek authorities at Tashkent International Airport are screening incoming passengers for signs of the flu.
If you are quarantined or placed in isolation due to 2009-H1N1 influenza, please contact the U.S. Embassy at the number below, so we can monitor your situation. However, please be aware that the Embassy cannot demand your immediate release if you have been detained or quarantined in accordance with local public health and legal authorities.
Due to legal restrictions and a lack of sufficient resources, the Embassy is not in a position to provide private citizens with pandemic-related supplies, medications or medical treatment, including vaccines, and cannot provide specific medical advice. Questions and concerns about influenza or other illnesses should be directed to a medical professional. A list of local hospitals and doctors can be found on our website.
For more information on how to prepare for a severe pandemic, please see the State Department "Pandemic Influenza Fact Sheet" and "Options During a Pandemic" flyer located on our website. Detailed information about 2009-H1N1 influenza can be found on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, the U.S. Government's federal
influenza website, and the World Health Organization website.
U.S. citizens residing or traveling in Uzbekistan are encouraged to register with the Embassy through the State Department's travel registration website to obtain updated travel and security information. U.S. citizens without Internet access may register directly with the
Embassy. Registration is important; it allows the Embassy and the State Department to assist you in an emergency.
The U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan is located at 3, Moyqo’rghon Street, 5th Block, Yunusobod District, Tashkent, Uzbekistan 100093. The Embassy telephone number is 998-71-120-5450; the Embassy fax number is 998-71-120-5448. For after-hours emergencies, please call 998-71-120-5450.