COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, please do practice physical distancing of 1 to 2 meters apart, wash your hands often, wear a face mask in public areas, stay home if you feel unwell and seek medical attention straight away if you have the symptoms below:
-Fever
-Cough
-Difficulty in breathing
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Air pollution has been an ongoing problem in many countries in the Southeast Asia region, and Malaysia is one of the worst affected. The main cause of this haze is the slash and burn activities and peat fires.
We should take note that when the Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) reading is 101 and above, where Haze particles can sometimes affect the heart and lungs, especially in people who already have chronic heart or lung disease such as:
-Asthma
-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
-Heart issues
When there is haze, it is recommended to stay indoors, drink plenty of water and to wear an N95 face mask when you do go outdoors.
For more info, click here to view the Air Pollution Index.
Get a heads up on the weather so you can maximise your days. In the event of bad weather, here are some safety tips:
-Don’t stand under a tree when there is lightning
-During a flood, don’t wade through flood water that’s higher than your ankles
-On hot humid days, drink plenty of water, and if you are going outdoors, remember to apply sunscreen
For the latest weather updates, click here to view the week’s forecast.