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Honduras
Travel
Warning
Honduras Dengue Fever Outbreak
O n July 14, 2010, the
U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa issued the following Warden Message:
The U.S. Embassy in Honduras informs American citizens
residing in or visiting Honduras that the Honduran Ministry of
Health has recorded over 17,620 cases of classic dengue and 594 of
the hemorrhagic type. The disease has already claimed 21 lives in
the country this year, 5 more cases are under investigation. The
government reported that 85% of the hemorrhagic dengue cases were
reported in the capital of Tegucigalpa. The government has
initiated a massive fumigation effort in addition to public
education outreach in order to contain the epidemic.
Dengue fever is caused by a virus, which is transmitted
by the bite of an infected mosquito. Dengue cannot be spread
directly from person to person. There is no vaccine to protect
against infection and no treatment to stop an infection.
What are the classic symptoms of dengue?
The principle symptoms of classic dengue fever are: high
fever (starting 3-14 days after bite and lasting less than 7 days);
severe headache (especially behind the eyes); joint and muscle pain
(especially in the lower back); bone pain (earning the name “break-bone
fever”); and rash and mild bleeding (e.g., nose or gums bleed, easy
bruising).
Dengue hemorrhagic fever is characterized by symptoms consistent with
classic dengue, however, when the fever declines, symptoms including
persistent vomiting, severe abdominal pain, and difficulty breathing may
develop. More severe symptoms may follow.
What is the treatment for dengue?
There is no medication for treatment of dengue
infection. Persons who think they have dengue should use pain relievers
with acetaminophen and avoid those containing any non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory (NSAID), such as aspirin.
They should also rest, drink plenty of fluids, and
consult a physician. If they feel worse (e.g., develop vomiting and
severe abdominal pain) in the first 24 hours after the fever declines,
they should go immediately to the hospital for evaluation.
What can be done to reduce the risk of acquiring dengue?
Persons should properly apply mosquito repellent
containing 20% to 30% DEET. The American Academy of Pediatrics approves
the use of repellents with up to 30% DEET on children over 2 months. If
sunscreen is needed, apply before insect repellent. Persons should wear
long sleeves and long pants for best coverage when outdoors. In
addition, buildings should have window and door screens. The best
defense against dengue is to eliminate the places where the mosquitoes
lay their eggs, primarily artificial containers that hold water. Items
that collect rainwater or are used to store water should be covered and
properly discarded.
For more information on the disease, please visit the Center for Disease Control’s website at
http://wwwnc.cdc./travel/content/outbreak-notice/dengue-tropical-sub-tropical.aspx
The U.S. Embassy distributes its warden messages via email, and
posts them on its website. Messages received via SMS to cell
phones are not U.S. Embassy messages and do not reflect U.S.
Government travel advice.
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On
June 25, 2010, the U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa
issued the following Warden Message:
The U.S. Embassy
in Honduras informs American citizens residing in or visiting
Honduras that the Honduran Government declared a state of emergency
on June 22, 2010 due to the surge in the number of dengue cases.
The Honduran Ministry of Health has recorded over 10,200 cases of
classic dengue and 476 of the hemorrhagic type. The disease has
already claimed 13 lives in the country this year. The majority of
the reported cases were reported in the capital of Tegucigalpa and
San Pedro Sula.
Dengue fever is caused by a virus, which
is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. Dengue cannot
be spread directly from person to person. There is no vaccine to
protect against infection and no treatment to stop an infection.
What are the classic symptoms
of dengue?
The principle
symptoms of classic dengue fever are high fever (starting 3-14 days
after bite and lasting less than 7 days), severe headache
(especially behind the eyes), joint and muscle pain (especially
in the lower back), bone pain (earning the name “break-bone
fever”), rash, and mild bleeding (e.g., nose or gums bleed, easy
bruising).
Dengue hemorrhagic
fever is characterized by symptoms consistent with classic dengue,
however, when the fever declines, symptoms including persistent
vomiting, severe abdominal pain, and difficulty breathing may
develop. More severe symptoms may follow.
What is the
treatment for dengue?
There is no
medication for treatment of dengue infection. Persons who think
they have dengue should use pain relievers with acetaminophen and
avoid those containing any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID),
such as aspirin.
They should also
rest, drink plenty of fluids, and consult a physician. If they feel
worse (e.g., develop vomiting and severe abdominal pain) in the
first 24 hours after the fever declines, they should go immediately
to the hospital for evaluation.
What can be done
to reduce the risk of acquiring dengue?
Persons should
properly apply mosquito repellent containing 20% to 30% DEET. In
addition, building should have air conditioning or window and door
screens. The best defense against dengue is to eliminate the places
where the mosquitoes lay her eggs, primarily artificial containers
that hold water. Items that collect rainwater or are used to store
water should be covered and properly discarded.
For more
information on the disease, please visit the Center for Disease
Control’s website at
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/content/outbreak-notice/dengue-tropical-sub-tropical.aspx
The U.S. Embassy
distributes its warden messages via email, and posts them on its
website. Messages received via SMS to cell phones are not U.S.
Embassy messages and do not reflect U.S. government travel advice.
For the latest
security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly
monitor the Department’s Internet website, where the current Travel
Warnings and Public Announcements, including the Worldwide Caution
Public Announcement, can be found.
Up-to-date
information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling
1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or for callers outside the
U.S. and Canada, a regular toll-line at 1-202-501-4444. These
numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time,
Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
Americans living
or traveling in Honduras are encouraged to register with the U.S.
Embassy through the State Department’s travel registration website,
and to obtain updated information on travel and security within
Honduras. Americans without Internet access may register directly
with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. By registering, American
citizens make it easier for the Embassy or Consulate to contact them
in case of emergency.
The U.S. Embassy
is located on Avenida La Paz in Tegucigalpa; telephone (504) 238
5114, after hours telephone (504) 236 8497; Consular Section fax
(504) 238-4357;
E-mail:
usahonduras@state.gov;
Webpage:
http://honduras.usembassy.gov
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Honduras Curfew;
International Flights Resume
On September 24, 2009, the U.S.
Embassy Tegucigalpa issued the following Warden Message:
The Embassy advises American
citizens residing in and visiting Honduras that the de facto
regime has announced a curfew beginning at 7:00 pm Thursday,
September 24, until 5:00 am Friday, September 25th. The
Embassy recommends American citizens monitor local television
and radio for updates to travel restrictions and other security
measures. The Embassy strongly recommends American citizens
abide by the restrictions.
Barring a further extension of the curfew, the Embassy will
remain open to the public, and the Consular Agency in San Pedro
Sula will re-open. Non-immigrant visa services remain suspended
for all but emergency medical cases.
The U.S. Embassy has advised American employees and family
members to restrict travel to necessary trips only until further
notice.
The U.S. Department of State
continues to recommend that all American citizens defer
non-essential travel to Honduras.
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There were demonstrations
throughout Tegucigalpa on Thursday, September 24, some with as
many as 5,000 participants. There have been reports of a clash
between demonstrators and security forces near the Universidad
Nacional Autónoma de Honduras. The Embassy again strongly
recommends that American citizens avoid large gatherings and do
not try to pass roadblocks if they encounter them. American
citizens should move away from any potential conflict between
security forces and demonstrators and should monitor the
situation via media sources, including television, radio and the
internet.
Honduran airports
re-opened September 24 for domestic passenger flights and
international cargo and mail flights. International passenger
operations will resume on Friday, September 25 with some
airlines beginning service on that day and some on Saturday,
September 26. Those whose flights were cancelled due to the
curfew should contact their airlines for further information.
Those flying with American Airlines may wish to call (504)
216-4800 (Honduras) or 1-800-433-7300 (United States). Those
traveling with Delta Airlines may wish to call 1-800-241-4141
(United States and Central America) or (504) 550-1616 (San Pedro
Sula). Those with flights scheduled with Continental Airlines
may wish to call (504) 220-0999 (Tegucigalpa), (504) 557-4141
(San Pedro Sula), or 1-800-231-0856 (United States).
Honduras' land borders with Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua
are open while the curfew is lifted, but are expected to close
if the curfew is re-imposed.
The U.S. Embassy distributes its warden messages via email, and
posts them on its website. Messages received via SMS to cell
phones are not U.S. Embassy messages and do not reflect U.S.
government travel advice.
For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad
should regularly monitor the Department's Internet website (http://travel.state.gov),
where the current Travel Warnings and Public Announcements,
including the Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, can be
found.
Up-to-date information on safety and security can also be
obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll free in the U.S., or for
callers outside the U.S. and Canada, a regular toll-line at
1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to
8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S.
federal holidays).
The U.S. Embassy
is located on Avenida La Paz in Tegucigalpa; telephone (504)
238-5114, after hours telephone (504) 236-8497; Consular Section
fax (504) 238-4357; E-mail:
usahonduras@state.gov;
Webpage:
http://honduras.usembassy.gov
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August 26, 2009
U.S. Embassy in Honduras to stop issuing most visas
Americas - Honduras The United States will stop
issuing most visas on Wednesday at the U.S. Embassy in Honduras because
the current government is standing by its refusal to sign an accord that
would bring back overthrown President Manuel Zelaya.
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Honduras Political
Unrest
On
June 28, 2009, the U.S. Embassy Tegucigalpa released the following
Warden Message:
Due to the current unstable
political and security situation in Honduras, the U.S. Embassy in
Tegucigalpa recommends that American citizens defer all
non-essential travel to Honduras until further notice.
The Embassy advises American
citizens residing in and visiting Honduras to remain in their homes
or hotels for June 28, 2009, unless their travel is of a life or
death nature, or a regularly-scheduled departure from Honduras, and
to restrict travel to necessary trips only on June 29, 2009.
There have been media reports of a possible curfew, but no
such curfew has been announced. If such a curfew
is announced by officials, the Embassy strongly recommends American
citizens abide by it.
The U.S. Embassy has advised its
staff to remain in their residences for June 28, 2009, and to
restrict travel to necessary trips only on June 29, 2009.
As of 1700 local (1900 EST),
there are reports of a demonstration at the Presidential palace, and
streets in the vicinity of many government offices are blocked by
police or military. In general, the streets of
Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula are quiet.
Reports from the rest of the country indicate that calm is
prevailing.
Honduras’ borders remain open,
and the airports remain open for regularly scheduled flights.
Continental Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Airlines
continue to operate flights as usual, though this is subject to
change; TACA has cancelled its flights for June 28.
Those traveling with Continental Airlines may wish to call
(504) 220-0999 (Tegucigalpa), (504) 557-4141 (San Pedro Sula), or
1-800-231-0856 (United States). Those traveling
with American Airlines may wish to call (504) 216-4800 (Honduras) or
1-800-433-7300 (United States). Those traveling
with Delta Airlines may wish to call 1-800-791-9000 (United States
and Central America) or (504) 550-1616 (San Pedro Sula).
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Honduras Earthquake
Registers at 7.1
On May 28, 2009, the U.S.
Embassy Tegucigalpa issued the following Warden Message:
At approximately 2:30 a.m. (4:30 ET), an
earthquake measured at 7.1 on the Richter scale occurred 80
miles northeast of La Ceiba on the north coast of Honduras, 200
miles north of Tegucigalpa. There are no reports of casualties
or injuries, and a tsunami warning issued immediately following
the quake by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (http://www.prh.noaa.gov/ptwc/)
has been cancelled. Minor damage to buildings has been reported
in the Bay Islands. The Honduran disaster response organization,
COPECO (www.copeco.gob.hn)
has warned of the possibility of smaller aftershocks in the next
12 to 24 hours. American citizens are urged to monitor media
reports and the aforementioned U.S. and Honduran government
websites for updated information on the earthquake.
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ˇTenga un viaje seguro!
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