Tuesday evening, health authorities indicated the existence of two probable cases of infection with the A / H1N1 virus in France. A man and a woman residing in Ile-de-France and returning from a trip to Mexico are hospitalized at the Assistance publique des Hôpitaux de Paris (APP-HP). “Confirmation of these cases is expected within 72 hours” announced the National Institute for Public Health Surveillance on Tuesday evening.
“Since April 25, 107 people returning from Mexico and who may show flu symptoms have reported to their doctor or the center 15. 30 cases were identified as possible cases, 10 were ultimately excluded and 20 cases are under investigation “, indicated Tuesday afternoon the Ministry of Health during its daily press conference.
Note that the French tour operators, gathered in a crisis cell on Tuesday evening, have decided to suspend all departures for Mexico. And propose to postpone the departures which were planned by May 31, to a later date, without charge. As for travelers currently in Mexico, tour operators “are making all arrangements to ensure their return as soon as possible”.
