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TAGS: CASC ASEC AMED CH
SUBJECT: TRAVEL ALERT:  CHINA 2009-H1N1 INFLUENZA 
QUARANTINE MEASURES UPDATE 
 
¶1.  The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the 
quarantine measures imposed by the Government of China in 
response to the 2009-H1N1 pandemic that may affect travel 
to China.  This Travel Alert updates the July 9, 2009, 
Travel Alert in order to advise U.S. citizens of the 
current quarantine situation.  This Travel Alert expires 
on December 30, 2009. 
 
¶2.  In May 2009, China implemented a policy that allows 
it to quarantine arriving passengers who exhibit fever or 
flu-like symptoms.  Although the overall percentage of 
U.S. citizens being quarantined remains low, the nature 
of the selection process makes it almost impossible to 
predict when a traveler may be placed into quarantine. 
From May to August 2009, the Department of State received 
thousands of reports of quarantined U.S. citizens.  Since 
September, however, reports of U.S. citizens in 
quarantine have been infrequent. 
 
¶3.  In preparation for the October Chinese national 
holidays and for the fall/winter 2009 influenza season, 
local and provincial governments were tasked by the 
Chinese State Council on September 11 to strengthen 
disease control and mitigation measures, which could 
affect residents and travelers.  Local and provincial 
policies towards 2009-H1N1 Influenza may remain 
unpredictable. 
 
¶4.  Although in July 2009 home quarantine was permitted 
as an option for some confirmed 2009-H1N1 Influenza 
cases, travelers are advised that quarantine in a 
designated hospital or facility remains a possibility. 
Quarantine practices, including the separation of 
children from their parents or guardians, can vary by 
location.  In some quarantine situations, there exists 
the possibility of Chinese medical personnel 
administering medications to minors without parental 
permission; the unavailability of suitable drinking water 
and food; unsanitary conditions; lack of telephone 
access; absence of English-speaking staff; and limited 
availability of English-language interpreters.  Travelers 
may also experience delays at airports, railway stations 
and other locations due to health screenings. 
 
¶5.  Travelers are advised that 2009-H1N1 vaccines 
approved by foreign regulatory bodies might be 
commercially available in China in the upcoming months. 
However, the U.S. Government has evaluated only those 
vaccines that are licensed by the U.S. Food and Drug 
Administration.  For a list of approved vaccines, please 
see the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website at 
http://www.fda.gov/BiologicsBloodVaccines/Vac cines/Approv 
edProducts/ucm093833.htm 
 
¶6.  All foreign travelers, including U.S. citizens, are 
obliged to follow local procedures regarding quarantines 
and any other public health-related measures.  The U.S. 
officials are unable to influence the duration of stay in 
quarantine for affected travelers.  The Chinese 
government will not compensate people for lost travel 
expenses.  Travelers to China are urged to consider 
purchasing travel insurance to protect against losses in 
the event they are quarantined. 
 
¶7.  For more information on U.S. Government policy during 
a pandemic, and for travel safety information, please see 
the State Department's "Pandemic Influenza Fact Sheet," 
and "Options During a Pandemic" flyer on 
www.travel.state.gov.  Further information about 2009- 
H1N1 Influenza, including steps you can take to stay 
 
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healthy, can be found at the U.S. Centers for Disease 
Control website at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/, the U.S. 
Government's federal influenza website at 
http://www.flu.gov, and the World Health Organization 
website at 
http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/in dex.html. 
 
¶8.  U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to register 
with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the 
Department of State's travel registration website at 
http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/tips/regis tration/regi 
stration_1186.html.  By registering, U.S. citizens can 
receive the Embassy's security and safety updates during 
their trip.  Registration also ensures that U.S. citizens 
can be reached should an emergency arise either abroad or 
at home.  While consular officers will do their utmost to 
assist U.S. citizens in a crisis, travelers should always 
be aware that local authorities bear primary 
responsibility for the welfare of people living or 
traveling in their jurisdictions. 
 
¶9.  Beijing: The U.S. Embassy is located at No. 55 An Jia 
Lou Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing.  The American 
Citizen Services section can be contacted during regular 
business hours and for after-hours emergencies at (86) 
(10) 8531-4000; E-mail: amcitbeijing@state.gov.  For 
detailed information please visit the Embassy's website 
at http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/.  The Embassy 
consular district includes the following 
provinces/regions of China: Beijing, Gansu, Tianjin, 
Shandong, Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Shaanxi, 
Qinghai, Xinjiang, Hebei, Henan, Hubei, Hunan, and 
Jiangxi. 
 
¶10.  Chengdu: The U.S. Consulate General in Chengdu is 
located at Number 4, Lingshiguan Road, Section 4, Renmin 
Nanlu, Chengdu 610041; tel. (86)(28) 8558-3992, 8555- 
3119; E-mail: consularchengdu@state.gov.  For after-hours 
emergencies (86)(28) 1370 8001 422.  For detailed 
information please visit the Consulate's website at 
http://chengdu.usembassy-china.org.cn/.  This consular 
district includes the following provinces/regions of 
China: Guizhou, Sichuan Xizang (Tibet), and Yunnan, as 
well as the municipality of Chongqing. 
 
¶11. Guangzhou:  The main office of the U.S. Consulate 
General in Guangzhou is located at Number 1 South Shamian 
Street, Shamian Island 200S1, Guangzhou 510133.  The 
Consular Section, including the American Citizens 
Services Unit, is now located at 5th Floor, Tianyu Garden 
(II phase), 136-146 Lin He Zhong Lu, Tianhe District; 
tel. (86)(20) 8518-7605; after-hours emergencies (86)(20) 
8121-8000; E-mail: GuangzhouACS@state.gov.  For detailed 
information please visit the Consulate's website at 
http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/.  This consular 
district includes the following provinces/regions of 
China: Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, and Fujian. 
 
¶12. Shanghai: The Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate 
General in Shanghai is located in the Westgate Mall, 8th 
Floor, 1038 Nanjing Xi Lu, Shanghai 200031; tel. (86)(21) 
3217-4650, ext. 2102, 2013, or 2134; after-hours 
emergencies (86)(21) 6433-3936; E-mail: 
Shanghaiacs@state.gov.  For detailed information please 
visit the Consulate's webisite http://shanghai.usembassy- 
china.org.cn/.  This consular district includes the 
following provinces/regions of China: Shanghai, Anhui, 
Jiangsu, and Zhejiang. 
 
¶13.  Shenyang: The U.S. Consulate General in Shenyang is 
located at No. 52, 14th Wei Road, Heping District, 
Shenyang 110003; tel. (86)(24) 2322-2374; after-hours 
emergencies (86)(24) 137-0988-9307; E-mail: 
ShenyangACS@state.gov. For detailed information please 
visit the Consulate's website 
http://shenyang.usembassy-china.org.cn/ 
 
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china.org.cn/.  This consular district includes the 
following provinces/regions of China: Liaoning, 
Heilongjiang, and Jilin. 
 
¶14.  Travelers may obtain up-to-date information on 
security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free 
in the United States or outside the United States and 
Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. 
 
¶15. Minimize considered. 
CLINTON