Lahore is most polluted city, Chad worst among countries - Survey
IQAir survey measures air quality levels based on the concentration of lung-damaging airborne particles known as PM2.5.
Tue Mar 14 2023
Threat posed by airborne COVID-19 virus at workplaces must be taken seriously - Experts
Local researchers have identified workplaces, especially in enclosed buildings, as having a high risk of being a hive of viral infections.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Perspective: Staying nearby not an excuse to visit parents during MCO
As of now, experts have identified the Delta variant as the most contagious COVID-19 mutant as it is airborne.
Tue Aug 03 2021
Delta variant can cause infection in just 15 seconds - Health DG
With the new COVID-19 variants, including the Delta variant, infections can spread very quickly in just 15 seconds airborne, said Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Thu Jul 15 2021
HR Ministry issues guidance on ventilation and indoor air quality
The guidance notes on ventilation and indoor air quality aims to help reduce the risk of airborne transmission of COVID-19.
Tue Jul 13 2021
584 COVID-19 cases due to new variants
A total of 584 COVID-19 cases in Malaysia were found to be due to new variants involving more widespread and faster as well as airborne transmission, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.
Mon Jul 05 2021
Increase hospital isolation wards to avoid airborne COVID-19 infections - Experts
Ventilation in wards or halls of COVID-19 hospitals or treatment centres is of utmost importance.
Wed Jun 23 2021
US scientists develop coating to capture airborne droplets
Scientists develop a sticky wall coating that repurposes ingredients used in hair conditioners to trap aerosolized droplets.
Thu Jun 17 2021
Are workplaces safe from airborne COVID-19 transmissions?
When was the last time the ventilation and air-conditioning system in your workplace was serviced?
Tue Jun 08 2021
Moon richer in water than once thought
If this water could be extracted, it could give astronauts travelling to the Moon and beyond access to drinking water.
Tue Oct 27 2020
Debat Naib Presiden AS: Kamala dakwa Trump sembunyi fakta COVID-19
Isu COVID-19 terus 'mewarnai' debat pertama Naib Presiden Amerika Syarikat (AS) apabila Senator Kamala Harris mendakwa Donlad Trump menyembunyikan fakta virus itu airborne.
Thu Oct 08 2020
CDC says coronavirus can sometimes spread through airborne transmission
Some infections can be spread by exposure to the virus in small droplets and particles that can linger in the air for minutes to hours.
Tue Oct 06 2020
Should the wearing of face mask be made compulsory?
The use of a face mask is not compulsory in private vehicles or during physical activities.
Tue Aug 04 2020
Face mask shields against COVID-19
Wearing the face mask is said to be an important preventive measure as it can reduce filtration by 60 per cent of airborne virus particles, including of COVID-19.
Sat Jul 25 2020
New WHO guidance calls for more evidence on airborne transmission
WHO said more research is "urgently needed to investigate such instances and assess their significance for transmission of COVID-19."
Fri Jul 10 2020