Swine Flu update for State Convention

Worthy Brother Knights,For those who are requesting information on precautions that are being taken for the upcoming Knights of Columbus State Convention in San Diego, the hotel has provided the information below. This is being sent by email to Chapter Presidents, District Deputies, the GKs and the FSs with email addresses. Please pass this information on to those you know that are planning to attend the Convention.St. Anthony - Pray for UsRobert J. VillalobosState Deputy________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tina Rees Senior Convention Services Manager Town & Country Resort & Convention Center 500 Hotel Circle North San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 908-5011 Fax 619-294-8154 t.rees@towncountry.com www.towncountry.com
Here is the latest from the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Swine Flu Resources For Concerned Travelers
Joe Terzi (619) 557-2831jterzi@sdcvb.org Kate Buska (619) 557-2889kbuska@sdcvb.org
SWINE FLU RESOURCES FOR CONCERNED TRAVELERS
SAN DIEGO, CA (April 29, 2009) – The San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau reminds travelers to heed the advice of experts when determining how best to manage health concerns. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Swine Influenza (swine flu) should not discourage people from traveling to or within the United States .
The following resources are suggested to those seeking a better understanding of swine flu as it relates to visitors to the San Diego region.
San Diego County is a region of 4,269 square miles that encompasses metropolitan San Diego and 17 incorporated cities with a total population of 3,146,246. As of April 29, five individual cases of swine flu had been identified in San Diego County . For official information from the County of San Diego on the swine flu situation, visit http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/Portal/News/swineflu.html.
The Centers for Disease Control issued an outbreak notice for swine flu but has not recommended that people avoid travelling to or within the United States . At this time, the CDC recommends simple precautions, like hand washing, to help travelers stay healthy. For details on the CDC’s recommendations for travelers, visit http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/contentSwineFluUS.aspx.
The Centers for Disease Control is the lead US agency dealing with swine flu outbreak. For official updates and a complete overview of measures being taken by the CDC, visit http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/.
At all points of entry, border crossings and airports, Departmet of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection protocols are in place to monitor persons coming into the US and have those who appear to be sick evaluated by local health professionals. For details on these protocols, visit http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/testimony/testimony_1241017177339.shtm.