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Donald Abrams, MD, Constance Wofsy, MD, and Paul Volberding, MD. Source: UCSF Library Special Collections Ward 84-86 Records Courtesy of UCSF
HIV at 40: Amazing Advances but Challenges Remain
Pioneering HIV doctor Paul Volberding and veteran activist Gregg Gonsalves reflect on the legacy of AIDS and its implications for COVID-19. Advertisement
On June 5, 1981, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Morbidity and Mortality Report (MMWR) published the first report of AIDS, describing five cases of unusual Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) among previously healthy young gay men in Los Angeles.
On July 1, his first day on the job, Paul Volberding, MD, then age 31, saw the first Kaposi sarcoma (KS) patient admitted to San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH). Two days later, a second MMWR report described 10 more cases of PCP among gay men in Los Angeles and San Francisco, as wel
Bus Éireann and Expressway issue updated travel advice for Kilkenny customers
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As capacity on public transport increases to 50% from tomorrow as part of the phased reopening of the country, Bus Éireann is advising its Kilkenny customers to travel outside of peak times, to book a guaranteed seat for inter-regional Expressway travel and to be prepared for greater demand on some services, especially during periods of fine weather, at weekends and morning/evening commute times.
“It is very welcome that public transport will now be operating at a capacity of 50% and we look forward to playing our part in the safe reopening of society.
€132,385 allocated to support Longford groups to re-open their facilities post Covid-19
Community Enhancement Programme will provide small grants for repairs and renovations, new equipment and safety upgrades
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€132,385 has been allocated to support Longford groups to re-open their facilities post Covid-19.
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, have today announced €4.5 million to support community groups impacted by Covid-19.
The 2021 Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) will provide small grants designed to assist in the re-opening of facilities such as community centres, men’s and women’s sheds, parish halls and youth centres.
Bus Éireann and Expressway issue updated travel advice for Longford customers
Reporter: );
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As capacity on public transport increases to 50% from tomorrow as part of the phased reopening of the country, Bus Éireann is advising its Longford customers to travel outside of peak times, to book a guaranteed seat for inter-regional Expressway travel and to be prepared for greater demand on some services, especially during periods of fine weather, at weekends and morning/evening commute times.
“It is very welcome that public transport will now be operating at a capacity of 50% and we look forward to playing our part in the safe reopening of society.