The arrival in the United States of flights carrying Afghan refugees has been suspended as a precaution after four cases of measles were noted among Afghans recently arrived in the territory, said Friday the spokesman of the White House.
This decision was taken at the request of the health authorities and "
as a precaution,"
Jen Psaki said during a press briefing.
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Those affected have been quarantined and a process is underway to determine who they have been in contact with.
“All Afghans who arrive now are asked to be vaccinated against measles,”
said Jen Psaki. She said a number of important vaccines, including the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, were being administered at bases serving Afghans in the United States, while the U.S. administration was investigating the possibility. to also vaccinate those who are still on bases abroad.
Before ending its presence in Afghanistan on August 31, the United States organized the evacuation of more than 120,000 people by airlift. Among them a majority of Afghan nationals considered vulnerable, in particular those at risk of retaliation from the Taliban for having worked with American forces.