Swine Flu Update

Current travel advice

The Foreign Office is now advising against all but essential travel there.

Please be aware, due to the conditions on some travel insurance policies you will not be covered if you travel to a country the Foreign Office has specifically advised against travelling to. As always, check with your provider before you travel.

Routine Consular and all Visa Services at the Embassy in Mexico City have been suspended until further notice. British Nationals in Mexico, who have an urgent consular issue should call the Embassy on (01 55) 5242 8500 for assistance.

The official advice from the Health Secretary:
First, it is important to emphasise that in all cases outside Mexico, the symptoms of this illness are mild and all patients have made a full recovery.

Second, we can all take simple measures to prevent infection, in particular covering the nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing and washing hands regularly. Anyone who develops flu-like symptoms should go home and contact their GP.

Third, anyone who has recently travelled to the affected areas and is experiencing influenza-like illness should stay at home to limit contact with others and seek medical advice by phone from a local health professional or NHS Direct.