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Leptospirosis cases on the rise
HK Tramways and CheckCheckCin prepares you for autumn With autumn just around the corner, local companies HK Tramways and CheckCheckCin have joined forces to bring Hongkongers a new limited edition osmanthus and pear rice water. In Chinese medicine, Yin Qi predominates as the weather cools and pears nourish the lungs and promote fluidity. The new drink combines
Spread in running water, leptospirosis is a bacterial disease spread by rat urine that is washed into freshwater sources like puddles, streams and waterways during downpours. Dogs can become infected and develop leptospirosis if their gums (or skin with any cuts) come into contact with infected urine, urinecontaminated soil or water, leading to acute renal failure, liver disease and possible death. “As well as possible detergents, rat poisons and other chemicals discarded by humans, a host of disease organisms left by other animals walking by could be ingested by your dog,” said Dr Pauline Taylor, a veterinarian at Pets Central. To prevent your dog from contracting leptospirosis, the easiest thing to do is to never allow them to play or drink from freshwater.
both of these elements together with rice water, which helps strengthen your stomach and promises to be a source of nourishment post-summer. The limited edition osmanthus and pear rice water is now available at the HK Tramways online shop, CheckCheckCin, Green Common, HKTVmall, Ztore and Citysuper. hktramways.com
Free Office 365 education As coronavirus takes full strike, social distancing has changed face-to-face lessons into screen-to-screen virtual classes. To help learners and educators better embrace remote learning, Microsoft Hong Kong has launched a “Learn Anywhere Remote Teaching” programme – available to schools for free. The initiative offers participating schools a complimentary set-up that allows students and teachers to access Office 365 Education. Supporting all students from kindergartens to secondary schools, the programme aims to help build a safe, secure and collaborative learning environment. sway.office.com
Wine & Dine Festival goes virtual Originally set to take place at Central Harbourfront in October, the four-day Wine & Dine Festival will be switched to an online occasion that spans across several weeks. In lieu of the usual pop-up
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market format, this year’s festival will see a busy line-up of events including wine tasting, cooking classes with chefs, wine auctions and more – all happening online for the public to take part in.
