July 2022
New York City Declares Monkeypox Public Health Emergency
New York has declared a public health emergency due to a monkeypox outbreak. Mayor Eric Adams and Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan made the announcement Saturday.The two officials said in a joint statement that “New…
THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT: The President and Mrs Vella visit Maltese patients receiving treatment in London
The President and Mrs Vella visited Maltese patients residing in the apartments of the Puttinu Cares Foundation in Sutton and in the residence of the Franciscan Sisters.Commenting at the end of the visit, the President explained that the purpose of thi…
‘Warn Everyone’: Spain’s Gay Community Acts as Monkeypox Spreads
Whether it’s abstinence, avoiding nightclubs, limiting sexual partners or pushing for a swift vaccine rollout, Spain’s gay community is on the front line of the monkeypox virus and is taking action.”With this monkey thing, I prefer to be careful. … I d…
Action on Monkeypox Accelerates in US as Outbreak Expands
Two of the hardest-hit U.S. regions have raised the alert level over the monkeypox outbreak.San Francisco declared a public health emergency Thursday. The city accounts for 281 of California’s nearly 800 cases. The declaration gives health officials ac…
In US, Abortion Laws Differ Across the Street
The bedsheets are big. Some are light pink, others hot pink or purple, connected and stretched taut by people holding wooden poles. Together, the sheets form a barrier across the parking lot. The activists, who are supporting a woman’s right to an abor…
THE MINISTRY FOR THE ENVIRONMENT, ENERGY AND ENTERPRISE ERA launches its first RHIB to strengthen enforcement in maritime activities
A €170,000 investment by the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA) in a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) was launched to further strengthen enforcement in maritime activities. The RHIB was inaugurated in the presence of Minister for the Environmen…