Avian Influenza Sample Clauses

Avian Influenza a. Update b. Draft AI Resolution for submission to MOP4
Sample 1
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Avian Influenza. B3.1 Gannet colony count at Bass Rock Discussed at Consultation Workshop 01/07/2024 - The Applicant explained that the gannet population will be used to assess against for the Bass Rock Colony. Counts were last made in 2014 and 2023 and queried which population count would NatureScot advise should be used in light of the Bass Rock 2024 colony. 01/07/2024 - RSPB queried whether the 2023 data was the same as produced by University of Edinburgh which had carried out the counts using a drone. These were published by the Seabird Centre and will be able to provide context for how the colony size was affected by the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak. It was confirmed later in the discussion that the 2023 data was the same as published by University of Edinburgh. NatureScot recommends that both 2023 and 2014 count data are displayed and contextualised, use most recent drone count for the assessments. Also to note in application that newer drone counts are to follow later. NatureScot highlights survey data needs to be comparable to colony data for assessments - that currently available count needs to be used in assessment. It helps to show the colony’s resilience which is likely to be different in light of Completed - The Applicant would like to thank NatureScot and RSPB for this useful discussion regarding the gannet Bass Rock colony count. In line with advice received from NatureScot that “the survey data needs to be comparable to colony data for assessments”, both the 2014 count and 2021 count (Xxxxxx et al., 20233) have been displayed due to the reasons outlined below: The Applicant has used Xxxxxx et al. (20233) Bass Rock colony count in assessments. The DAS occurred between April 2021 and April 2023 therefore means seasonal peak would occur during the HPAI. Although a ID Issue on which the Applicant Sought Agreement The Applicant Comments Consultee Comments Agreed, Disagreed and/or Actions the HPAI outbreak, and may influence compensation options. Newer counts coming later can be used for context on what has happened in population, and to inform compensation discussions. RSPB agreed with NatureScot, and added that other aspect is understanding additional mortality, and that ability of population to respond to outbreak is ongoing question - in terms of compensation, there will be no point in time where a clear answer will be available. drone survey of Bass Roack was undertaken in 2023 (Xxxxxx et al., 20233) this is post HPAI outbreak and would ...
Sample 1

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  • Influenza Vaccine Upon recommendation of the Medical Officer of Health, all employees shall be required, on an annual basis to be vaccinated and or to take antiviral medication for influenza. If the costs of such medication are not covered by some other sources, the Employer will pay the cost for such medication. If the employee fails to take the required medication, she may be placed on an unpaid leave of absence during any influenza outbreak in the home until such time as the employee has been cleared by the public health or the Employer to return to the work environment. The only exception to this would be employees for whom taking the medication will result in the employee being physically ill to the extent that she cannot attend work. Upon written direction from the employee’s physician of such medical condition in consultation with the Employer’s physician, (if requested), the employee will be permitted to access their sick bank, if any, during any outbreak period. If there is a dispute between the physicians, the employee will be placed on unpaid leave. If the employee gets sick as a reaction to the drug and applies for WSIB the Employer will not oppose the application. If an employee is pregnant and her physician believes the pregnancy could be in jeopardy as a result of the influenza inoculation and/or the antiviral medication she shall be eligible for sick leave in circumstances where she is not allowed to attend at work as a result of an outbreak. This clause shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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