Washington, April 27 (EFE) .- The secretary of Homeland Security U.S. Jannet Neapolitan, today ruled out a possible closure of the border with Mexico, where it is the largest outbreak of swine flu infections since the disease is already in the country.
You can close the borders and if you think you can contain the disease. But the disease is already present in several states the country, so this measure of restraint does not make sense now, he said at a meeting with the media.
The Chief explained that the national security through the declaration of the emergency taken yesterday were able to take a series of exceptional measures against the spread of the disease.
It has issued a travel alert to Mexico with recommendations to cancel any movement that is not strictly necessary.
This warning is valid as long as necessary, he said.
In addition, work has begun to release the stockpiles of antiviral drugs that were kept in tanks that civilian and military, and that will be fully distributed by the three states in May.
In addition, it has instructed officials of the borders so that extreme checkingthe health status of all travelers entering through the border, particularly from Mexico.
If there is anyone with flu symptoms, he was placed in an isolated room to receive proper treatment.
He explained that 19 of the country's airports, which cover 85 percent of the displacements, with a quarantine, if necessary .
It has also ordered that all ports and airports displaying posters and notices about the disease, and recommended measures for control and prevention.
When staff at the border with Mexico, was sent antivirals, to remain in full strength.
The swine flu virus has already affected 40 people in U.S., most school a secondary school in New York, a total of 28.
The disease caused by the A/H1N1 virus is manifested by the sudden increase body temperature, cough, nasal discharge, and intense muscle aches in the joints, eye irritation and headaches.
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