Warden Message
U.S. Embassy Tbilisi
July 29, 2009
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. The National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) in Georgia has reported the first confirmed cases of H1N1. Local authorities have advised residents and visitors of Georgia to contact the NCDC immediately at 39-49-86 if they suspect they have contracted H1N1.
American citizens should be aware that the Embassy cannot demand their immediate release if they have been detained or quarantined in accordance with local public health and legal authorities.
Any questions or concerns about influenza or other illnesses should be directed to a medical professional. Although the Embassy cannot provide medical advice or provide medical services to the public, a list of hospitals and doctors can be found on our website at http://georgia.usembassy.gov/medical_information.html.
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 http://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 ++1(202) 501-4444 from other countries.
Americans living or traveling in Georgia are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy 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 Georgia. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency. The U.S. Embassy is located at 11 George Balanchine Street Tbilisi, Georgia. Citizens may contact the Embassy by telephone at (32) 27-70-00 or by fax at (32) 27-79-91. For after hours emergencies please call 899-57-39-69. You may also send an e-mail to AskConsulTbilisi@state.gov or visit our web site at http://georgia.usembassy.gov/service.html.