Outbound Travel With Caution

Disease: avian influenza

Region: 9 countries in East Asia, South Asia and Southeast Asia

Reminder: don't go to the street stalls for dinner.

Plan Outbound travel Before the departure of the citizens, it is best to call 62686171 to find out whether there is any epidemic situation in the tourist areas. People from the Shanghai entry exit inspection and Quarantine Bureau said that there is still an outbreak of avian influenza in many countries and regions in Southeast Asia. If people travel to these areas, they should be careful not to go to the street stalls for meals.

According to the introduction, avian influenza virus can infect humans through digestive tract, respiratory tract, skin damage and conjunctiva. The symptoms are mainly high fever, cough, runny nose, myalgia, etc. most of them are accompanied by severe pneumonia. Enter areas where bird flu has been reported, and if there are symptoms of flu. Resident We should try to avoid contact with them, especially pay attention to dining with their deskmate. If people who return to Shanghai from epidemic areas have similar flu symptoms, they must report immediately when they return to Shanghai. Seek medical advice 。

Disease: measles

Region: inland area of Sarawak, Eastern Malaysia

Reminder: avoid going to epidemic areas.

The morning post news recently, measles epidemic in the inland area of Sarawak Prefecture in Malaysia has caused concern for tourists who are going to Malaysia during the Spring Festival. Reporters yesterday learned from the Malaysia tourism bureau that the measles epidemic occurred in the inland area of Sarawak Prefecture in eastern Malaysia, but after January 11th, there was no report of death related to measles.

It is understood that the disease first occurred in a remote village called LONGURUN, which has a day's drive from the busy town. It is reported that after January 24th, 35 people visited the Bintulu hospital in Sarawak, and 12 people left the hospital two days later. About 2000 people from the southern ethnic group are considered to be the last semi nomadic people in the world. They live in the mountainous area of Sarawak. They are afraid of vaccination because of their more conservative ideas. Some children are not immune enough to diseases. Most of the people in Sarawak have been vaccinated against measles and have lifelong immunity. In the suburbs of Sarawak, there are also qualified medical personnel providing such health and epidemic prevention. The local government is taking adequate measures to control the spread of the epidemic.

People from the Tourism Bureau of Sarawak state in Malaysia say the disease in the inland area of Sarawak will not affect the safety of people in the scenic area. Tourists can feel free to go.

Asian countries with bird flu outbreak

Vietnam, Thailand, Kampuchea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Laos, Korea, Japan