About to travel overseas?
Medical screening for the Swine Flu virus (H1N1) has been introduced by local authorities at several airports for passengers arriving on international flights. Containment measures may be introduced or changed with little or no notice. You may be required to undergo further tests if you show flu-like symptoms. Some countries have put quarantine measures in place for people travelling from affected countries, or in one case at a hotel where an infected person had been staying. British nationals who find themselves quarantined overseas should contact their nearest British Embassy/Consulate who will be able to offer consular assistance, though access may be limited due to the quarantine restrictions. If you are looking for advice on how swine flu might affect your travel plans, you should consult the travel advice for the country concerned; it would also be wise to subscribe for email alerts that will notify you of any changes prior to travel. If you are overseas and are seeking specific
