The World Health Organization (WHO) is no longer recommending any travel restrictions due to the H1N1 influenza virus. At the start of the influenza outbreak, airlines across the globe had cancelled flights into Mexico as the media and some health organizations urged travelers to avoid the area. However, since the warning was released in April 2009, there are now more documented cases throughout the globe than in Mexico, and no travel restrictions currently exist.
Within Mexico, the virus was contained to Mexico City and some surrounding cities. According to hoteliers with local knowledge, the coastal tourist destinations did not report any cases of the H1N1 virus within its local hospitals or health clinics. Once the numbers of cases in the U.S. exceeded those in Mexico, the Global Health Organizations lifted any travel warnings that were issued.
In reality, many more people die every year from typical influenza outbreaks than they have from the H1N1 virus. To keep yourself healthy while at home or abroad, follow the same tips you would any other time of the year, such as washing your hands regularly and maintaining a healthy diet and sleep regimen.
For official information, please visit WHO.
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