Government warns:

Swine flu in Kuwait

There is an outbreak of swine flu in Kuwait. That has caused infections of over 1,200 people including 5 deaths as of September 2, said a press release issued by the Foreign Affairs Ministry.

It is reported by the Kuwaiti health authorities that over 99 percent of those infected have recovered and that they are well equipped to handle any emergency situation.

According to the WHO sources, swine flu epidemic in Kuwait is expected to worsen in the coming months which coincide with flu season in the Gulf during September-November period.

The large migrant community in Kuwait is particularly vulnerable to swine flu outbreak with their high rate of mobility.

The Sri Lanka Embassy is closely monitoring the situation on the ground and will keep the authorities in Sri Lanka updated with all developments to ensure the safety and wellbeing of Sri Lankans.