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Information from WHO (the World Health Organisation) and the Spanish Ministry of Health on the current state of influenza in the country, and the risk of pandemics...
Various
strains of influenza or virus’ spread rapidly and can cause concerns of a
pandemic. The Coronavirus disease Covid 19 pandemic closed down the entire
world in early 2020.
In
the past the A/H1N1 "swine flu" virus has caused concern worldwide;
the H5N1 "bird flu" virus has also caused trouble by spreading
rapidly through livestock.
Information
is always readily available in the media (print news and TV) and from
government organisations.
The World
Health Organisation (WHO) monitors health issues
within the United Nations country and is responsible for coordinating the
global response to human cases of influenza and the risk of pandemics.
- For general
information on influenza from WHO
- Information on Coronavirus-Covid 19
- Information on A/H1N1 Swine Influenza
- Information on H5N1 Avian
Influenza
Coronavirus Covid 19: Information for Spain
The Spanish Health Ministry (Ministerio de Sanidad y Política Social) set up emergency procedures and a website with up to date information for citizens (in Spanish).
Swine Flu: Information for Spain
Swine
flu is a virulent flu virus. Its mortality rate remains very low and vaccines
have been developed. The Spanish Health Ministry (Ministerio
de Sanidad y Política Social) has published guidelines
(in Spanish).
- Detailed,
up-to-date information on a number of topics concerning influenza in Spain
Avian Flu: Information for Spain
The
risk to humans is believed to be relatively low provided live animal markets,
poultry farms and other places with close contact with domestic, caged or wild
birds are avoided. Ensure poultry and egg dishes are thoroughly cooked.
- The Spanish
Ministry of Health outlines its plans for an avian
flu pandemic (in Spanish)
- The Spanish
Ministry for the Environment has news and
updates, sometimes in English
Official Consular Information - Pandemics
Affecting Humans
Consulates
provide information for their nationals in the possible event of a pandemic.
- Latest
information from the British Consulate in Spain
- Travel advice
on Spain from the British Government
- A guide
for Australians living or travelling overseas
- Government
information for travellers
from the US
- Travel reports for Canadians