The Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of Malaysia wishes
to advise that all Malaysians planning to travel overseas especially visits to
the affected destinations, namely the countries with the most cases reported i.e. United
States, Mexico,
Canada,
Spain
and Britain,
to take extra precautionary measures by:
1.
Deferring all non-essential travel to the affected destinations;
2. Postponing their
travel plan to hardest hit places in the 5 above mentioned countries;
3. Consulting their
physician for the seasonal flu vaccination, should overseas travel be necessary;
4. Obtaining the latest
information on the outbreak and new affected destinations prior to departure;
5. Adhering to the local
health guidelines including movement restrictions or preventive recommendations
at their intended destination;
6.
Avoiding contacts with affected persons;
7.
Covering and protecting themselves with facial masks;
8.
Ensuring personal hygiene with the regular use of detergent and water or
alcohol based hand gel;
9.
Contacting the local health authority when influenza like illness is suspected
on oneself and as much as possible avoiding contact with other persons by
confining themselves to their hotel room; and
10.
Informing the nearest Malaysian Missions, their temporary address and contact
numbers while abroad for facilitation of further assistance in times of need.
Contact numbers and addresses of
Malaysian Missions are available at the
Ministry’s website www.kln.gov.my
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