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[Avianflu.typepad.com] Avian Flu - What we need to know: A recent survey of 80 corporate officials at an avian flu seminar held by the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong found that nearly every company had someone in charge of avian flu policy, and 60 percent had clearly stated plans that could be put in place immediately. These included provisions for employees to work at home to prevent the spread of disease in the office, and for relaying warnings to workers by text messages to mobile phones.
[Avianfluhelp.blogspot.com] Avian Flu Help (H5N1): At the time we noted that there was no WHO H5N1 Reference Lab or National Influenza Centers based in Jordan to conduct these tests, however, there were 3 WHO Collaborating Centers in the country where the test might have been carried out at one of them. According to the report by the WHO today, confirming that there was no Bird Flu in Iraq, Maria Cheng mentions that the information that they receieved on the Iraqi test samples were requested from the WHO Eastern Mediterranean office, based in Cairo, which was following up the case.
[Hong-kong-introduction.blogspot.com] Hong Kong Introduction: Located on lush Lantau Island overlooking Penny's Bay, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is a brand-new, world-class family entertainment and recreation center consisting of a magical, Disneyland-style theme park of shows and attractions, Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel (400 guestrooms), Disney's Hollywood Hotel (600 guestrooms) and Inspiration Lake, a public area featuring boat rentals and a 3.5 hectare arboretum. Offering guests of all ages a full day immersed in imagination and creativity uniquely Disney, Hong Kong Disneyland is home to Mickey Mouse, Snow White, Mulan and other Disney characters beloved the world over.
[Pkblogs.com] Effect Measure: Hong Kong plans for bird flu: It shows a heightened sensitivity undoubtedly stemming from the deaths in 6 Hong Kong residents and the culling of huge numbers of poultry when the city suffered an outbreak in 1997 that cost Hong Kong dearly. This history might explain the more advanced state of planning and the more open discussion compared to the US and elsewhere.
[H5N1] Hong Kong plans one-day flu drill: The Center for Health Protection (CHP) of Hong Kong's Department of Health will take charge of the exercise, codenamed Cypress, with the participation of other government departments including Health, Welfare and Food Bureau and Fire Services Department.
[Words of Power] GS(3) Thunderbolt 9-13-06: Bird Flu Update --... : The World Bank (WB) warned on Tuesday of a "sharp decline" in economic activity if the current strain of bird flu mutates into a strain transmittable between humans. "The extent of the decline and the prospects for a rapid recovery would depend on the characteristics of the new virus, as well as on the degree of preparedness in both the public and private sectors," the institution said in its Global Financial Stability Report....
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