Travel Advisories
Important Public Health Alert Notice Influenza A (H1N1)
Last Updated: 19 June 2009
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the Influenza A/H1N1 (human swine influenza) pandemic alert phase “6” - indicating that this is a global pandemic.
The WHO and Hong Kong government continue to recommend no restrictions on travel and no border closures.
In response to this situation, the Emergency Response Level under the Hong Kong SAR Government’s Preparedness Plan for Influenza Pandemic was activated on 1 May 2009.
Any passenger with the following symptoms are requested to please identify yourself to airline staff for assistance, or to defer your travel plans until you have sought medical attention:
- Fever (38 degrees C or higher) AND at least one of the following symptoms:
- cough
- sore throat
- runny nose
- headache
- muscle aches
- vomiting or diarrhoea
If you have any of these symptoms, you should wear a mask. Everyone should observe good personal and environmental hygiene, including the frequent washing of hands.
Thank you for your co-operation.
