în română mai jos. On Dec. 5, the Ministry of Health in Romania declared a national measles epidemic and made the measles vaccine available for children as young as nine months of age for the first time.

The Chief Epidemiologist has launched an interactive dashboard featuring information on participation in general childhood vaccinations in Iceland from the year 2017.

Women's Strike 2023

The Chief Epidemiologist was informed last night of an adult in Northern Iceland diagnosed with measles. The individual noticed a rash on April 17th and sought medical attention on April 18th. Measles was suspected and later confirmed. The person is now isolating at home.

There are still a few openings for applicants to enroll in a foundational course in Forestry offered by the Reeducation Division of the Agricultural University of Iceland. This course is specifically designed for individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge and understanding of forestry practices. The program spans seven weeks and is conducted through distance learning, incorporating two interactive sessions and practical exercises on site.

On 14 and 15 June, a Well-being Economy Forum will take place in Harpa, but the Prime Minister's Office is organizing the congress in cooperation with the Directorate of Health and other parties.

In May next year, the Nordic Public Health Conference will take place in Gothenburg, Sweden.

No notifications of collective redundancies were received by the Directorate of Labour in December 2021. In 2021, the Directorate of Labour received 9 notifications of collective redundancies, where 497 people were dismissed.

Last Sunday, August 20th, the Directorate of Fisheries received a notification that holes had been found in the Arctic Seafarm's fish farm at Kvígindisdalur in Patreksfjörður.

The Chief Epidemiologist’s annual report on the number of children who participate in general vaccinations in 2023 has been published. The report is both national and by district.