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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
PRIVATE SECTOR OFFICE
H1N1 FLU OUTBREAK UPDATE #5
APRIL 29, 2009 – 6:30PM

JUST IN – WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION RAISES ALERT FROM PHASE 4 TO PHASE 5
Announcement Transcript: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/statements/2009/h1n1_20090429/en/index.html
Phase 5 is characterized by human-to-human spread of the virus into at least two countries in one WHO region. For more information click: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/phase/en/index.htmlPRIVATE SECTOR CONFERENCE CALL TOMORROW AT NOON
There will be a Private Sector Conference Call giving an update on the H1N1 Flu to the business community. The call is scheduled for 30 Apr from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST
The dial-in telephone number is: 800-779-3136, Pass code: 7457424
There will be an opportunity for “question and answer” period at the end of the call.
KEY INFORMATION LINKS
U.S. Information: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/?s_cid=swineFlu_outbreak_001
Things you can do: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm?s_cid=swineFlu_outbreak_003
Plan and Prepare: http://www.pandemicflu.gov/
International Information: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html
Key Web Sites
www.cdc.gov
www.hhs.gov
www.pandemicflu.govPREPAREDNESS AND PREVENTION
Workplace Questions: http://www.pandemicflu.gov/faq/workplace_questions/
Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace: http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/workplaceplanning/index.html
Critical Infrastructure Guide: http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/pdf/cikrpandemicinfluenzaguide.pdf
Travel Industry Pandemic Flu Checklist: http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/workplaceplanning/travelchecklist.html
Health and Safety Information: http://www.pandemicflu.gov/health/index.html TRAVELERS GUIDANCE
CDC Travelers Health Alert: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/
U.S. Department of State Travel Alert for Mexico: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_3028.html
Travel Questions: http://www.pandemicflu.gov/faq/travel/index.htmlFEDERAL INTERAGENCY UPDATES AND INFORMATION

Join Secretary Sebelius & Secretary Napolitano tomorrow for a Webcast on H1N1 Flu

HHS Secretary Sebelius and DHS Secretary Napolitano will host a Webcast to answer questions from the American people regarding the H1N1 flu on Thursday at 1:00 PM EDT. They will be joined by Acting Director of CDC, Dr. Besser. The Webcast can be viewed at www.hhs.gov and www.cdc.gov. Submit questions for the webcast by emailing hhsstudio@hhs.gov.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
(4/29) Testimony of Secretary Janet Napolitano before Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, ” H1N1 Virus”
http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/testimony_1241017177339.shtm(4/28) Remarks by Secretary Napolitano at the Media Briefing on the H1N1 Flu Outbreak
http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1240965057737.shtm(4/29) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Monitors H1N1 Flu Outbreak; All Ports Operating Routinely
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/newsroom/alerts/flu/
Post the H1N1 Flu Web Widget and Public Service Advertisements
Help us get the message out to the public, post the H1N1 Flu Outbreak Web Widget (both English and in Spanish) to your web site: http://www.hhs.gov/
(4/28) CDC Public Service Announcements on H1N1 Flu: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/psa/Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Main CDC H1N1 Flu Outbreak Page: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/

(4/26) Travelers Health: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/contentSwineFluTravel.aspx
(4/26) Travelers Health (Spanish): http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/contentSwineFluTravelSpanish.aspx
Key Facts on H1N1 Flu: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/key_facts.htm
(Updated 4/29) Antiviral Drugs and Swine Influenza Guidance: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/antiviral_swine.htm
CDC Caretaking Guidance: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidance/
Information for Airline Passengers Exposed to H1N1 Flu: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/contentSwineFluPassengers.aspx
Good Health Habits Guidance: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm
(Updated 4/29) H1N1 Flu (Swine) Flu and Youhttp://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/swineflu_you.htm
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: PandemicFlu.gov
· (4/26) HHS Declares Public Health Emergency for H1N1 (Swine) Flu Outbreak http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2009pres/04/20090426a.html
· Frequently Asked Questions on H1N1 Flu Outbreak: http://pandemicflu.gov/faq/swineflu/
· Guidance for individuals and families preparing for pandemic: http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/individual/index.html.
· Planning information for community organizations: http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/community/index.html

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
· (4/27) FDA Authorizes Emergency Use of Influenza Medicines, Diagnostic Test in Response to Swine Flu Outbreak in Humans
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2009/NEW02002.html

U.S. Department of Agriculture
· (4/28) Updated Statement by Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Regarding USDA Efforts Regarding H1N1 Flu Outbreak http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/04/0137.xml
· Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/04/0131.xml

Office of Personal and Management
Director Barry’s Memo – Flexibilities for Agencies: http://www.chcoc.gov/Transmittals/TransmittalDetails.aspx?TransmittalID=2227
Pandemic Influenza Information: http://www.opm.gov/pandemic/index.aspU.S. Department of Labor/Office of Safety and Health Administration
Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic http://www.osha.gov/Publications/influenza_pandemic.html
Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers: www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA_pandemic_health.pdf
Proposed Guidance on Stockpiling of Respirators and Facemasks in Occupational Settings: http://www.osha.gov/dsg/guidance/stockpiling-facemasks-respirators.html

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Private Sector Office
Contact: private.sector@dhs.gov
(202) 282-8484