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Bermuda (British Overseas Territory) |
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| Still current at: 26 November 2009
Updated: 22 August 2009 |
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary (Hurricane Bill has now passed, references to Bill deleted). The overall level of the advice has not changed.
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Travel advice for this country
Health
You should exercise normal precautions to avoid exposure to HIV/AIDS. For more general information on how to do this see HIV and AIDS.
You should seek medical advice before travelling to Bermuda and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up-to-date. For further information on vaccination requirements, health outbreaks and general disease protection and prevention you should visit the websites of the NaTHNaC and NHS Scotland's Fit For Travel or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.
For more general health information see travel health.
A (H1N1) - Swine Flu
There have been 6 confirmed human cases of the H1N1 virus - Swine Flu in Bermuda. You can check for updates on the number of cases and their location through the Bermuda Department of Health website. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised its Pandemic Threat Alert Phase to Level 6. The WHO website at WHO website has further details. You should also monitor local media reports for any developments and advice. There is a dedicated Swine Flu page on the FCO website. Guidance on Pandemic Flu can be obtained on the UK Department of Health website.
For more general health information see travel health.
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Contacts
Bermuda, Hamilton, Government House
Address:
Government House
11 Langton Hill
Pembroke
Hamilton
Telephone:
Deputy Governor's Office: (+1) (441) 292 3600
Fax:
(+1) (441) 295 3823
Office hours:
GMT:
Mon-Fri: 1245-1700 / 1815-2100
Local Time:
Mon-Fri: 0845-1300 / 1415-1700
Website: http://ukinbermuda.fco.gov.uk
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