Source: Xinhua

04-29-2009 10:11

JERUSALEM, April 28 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened an emergency meeting Tuesday evening to evaluate preparations for the recent development regarding the looming threat of swine flu, following the confirmation of two cases of the virus.

ALERT LEVEL RAISED

Having been updated on the various future scenarios and forecasts, the Israeli government decided during the meeting to continue preparations on the basis of existing procedures in Israel and World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, according to a statement released by Israel Government Press Office.

Israeli Health Ministry would examine existing stock of medicines in the country so as to be able to respond to future developments. Relevant officials would continually assess the situation and update the Israeli prime minister on a daily basis.

Earlier Tuesday, the health ministry raised the preparedness level for swine flu from Phase 3 to Phase 4. The change in preparedness levels did not involve any serious operative changes, since the ministry had contingencies for such a situation.

Meanwhile, signs were posted at Israeli Ben-Gurion International Airport, warning travelers arriving from Mexico to be on the alert for flu-like symptoms within a week of their return and to get medical help in that case.

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