Tag: Confirmed

CHP investigates confirmed Mpox case ************************************      The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) said today (February 15) that it is investigating a confirmed Mpox (also known as Monkeypox) case, and urged the public to heighten vigilance and avoid close physical contact with persons suspected of contracting Mpox. Meanwhile, high-risk target groups are advised to receive Mpox vaccination.      The case involves a 48-year-old male patient with an underlying illness. He had developed skin rash since February 7, and visited the Yau Ma Tei Male Social Hygiene Clinic of the DH on February 9. He is in ... Read more

CHP announces no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases over past week *************************************************************************      The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (November 25) said that no new confirmed melioidosis infection cases had been recorded in the past week (November 19 to 25).      The Government has earlier gazetted to include melioidosis as a statutorily notifiable infectious disease under Schedule 1 to the Prevention and Control of Disease Ordinance (Cap. 599). The CHP will continue to work closely with the Hospital Authority to enhance surveillance against melioidosis cases.      A spokesman for the CHP reiterated that ... Read more

Recognition given in context of the Sustainability Yearbook 2022 Milan – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Pirelli awarded gold again with its confirmation as Gold Class in the Sustainability Yearbook 2022, published by S&P Global and based on the assessment of the sustainability profiles of over 7,500 companies.  Pirelli obtained “S&P Global Gold Class”. The rankings are prepared each year based on the Corporate Sustainability Assessment for the S&P Global Dow Jones Sustainability indices. In 2021, as already noted, Pirelli was confirmed one of the excellent performers in the Automobiles & Components sector in the ... Read more

Ottawa, Ontario Following the confirmed finding of African swine fever (ASF) in the Dominican Republic in July 2021, ASF has since been confirmed in Haiti. Today, Canada’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr. Mary Jane Ireland, reaffirmed the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) support of efforts by the Dominican Republic and Haiti to manage the spread of ASF within their borders. When ASF was confirmed in the Dominican Republic in July, Canada took immediate action to enhance its vigilance for both the Dominican Republic and Haiti since they share a land border. The CFIA quickly worked with the Canada Border Services Agency ... Read more