![Explainer: The health risks of extreme heat Explainer: The health risks of extreme heat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81689519152_heat.jpg)
Explainer: The health risks of extreme heat
The world is baking under extreme heat - with Asia, Europe and the United States all dealing with scorching temperatures.
Sun Jul 30 2023
![New Zealand won't require Chinese arrivals to show COVID-19 test New Zealand won't require Chinese arrivals to show COVID-19 test](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51602842285_TBTRAVELBUBBLENZSY.jpg)
New Zealand won't require Chinese arrivals to show COVID-19 test
A public health risk assessment had concluded visitors from China would not contribute significantly to the number of cases in New Zealand.
Wed Jan 04 2023
![How bad is red meat for you? Health risks get star ratings How bad is red meat for you? Health risks get star ratings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61665743811_VEGETABLE.jpg)
How bad is red meat for you? Health risks get star ratings
The researchers also investigated how eating more vegetables affected a range of health outcomes.
Sat Oct 22 2022
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Workplace bullying increases health risks, affects work performance
Workplace bullying has contributed to various problems, including increased health risks and poor work performance, said Health director-general, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Sun Jul 24 2022
![Factbox - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus Factbox - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41642747757_VACCINE.jpg)
Factbox - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
The state of Western Australia has cancelled plans to reopen its borders on Feb. 5 citing health risks from a surge in Omicron cases.
Fri Jan 21 2022
![TIMELINE - Key moments in Novak Djokovic's Australian saga TIMELINE - Key moments in Novak Djokovic's Australian saga](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51642154264_MELBOURNE.jpg)
TIMELINE - Key moments in Novak Djokovic's Australian saga
Immigration Minister Alex Hawke used discretionary powers to cancel Djokovic's visa for a second time, saying he may pose a health risk.
Fri Jan 14 2022
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Australia cancels Djokovic's visa citing health risk to community
Alex Hawke used discretionary powers to again cancel Djokovic's visa, after a court quashed an earlier revocation.
Fri Jan 14 2022
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Thaipusam SOP based on temple management proposals, health risk asessments - Halimah
Halimah Mohamed Sadique said SOP for Thaipusam celebrations have been drawn up based on recommendations submitted by temple management as well as health risk assessments.
Thu Jan 13 2022
![Olympics: Tokyo kicks off Games amid COVID-19 fears Olympics: Tokyo kicks off Games amid COVID-19 fears](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/61626835877_Tokyo.jpg)
Olympics: Tokyo kicks off Games amid COVID-19 fears
Japan this month decided that participants would compete in empty venues to minimise health risks.
Wed Jul 21 2021
![Malaysian Bar wants setting up of independent body to probe deaths in custody Malaysian Bar wants setting up of independent body to probe deaths in custody](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71602653646_PenjaraJawi.jpg)
Malaysian Bar wants setting up of independent body to probe deaths in custody
Detention authorities must ensure that medical treatment is available for all suspects especially those with health risks and pre-existing conditions.
Wed Dec 23 2020
![5G networks: Are there health risks? 5G networks: Are there health risks?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71601451309_TECHNOLOGY.jpg)
5G networks: Are there health risks?
Worries about the effect the technology has on humans and the environment have persisted as it has been deployed in various countries.
Wed Sep 30 2020
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Disney to lay off about 28,000 parks unit employees due to coronavirus hit
About two-thirds of the laid-off employees will be part-time workers.
Wed Sep 30 2020
![U.S. couple, stranded by coronavirus in Gaza, returning to 'scary' Florida U.S. couple, stranded by coronavirus in Gaza, returning to 'scary' Florida](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/61597222822_RAFAH.jpg)
U.S. couple, stranded by coronavirus in Gaza, returning to 'scary' Florida
The Arafats are finally heading home to Florida after being stranded in the Gaza Strip by coronavirus-related restrictions but fear they will now face a much greater health risk.
Wed Aug 12 2020
![Brazil's Bolsonaro catches coronavirus, shrugs off health risks Brazil's Bolsonaro catches coronavirus, shrugs off health risks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-07/61594177409_TBJAIRBOLSONARO.jpg)
Brazil's Bolsonaro catches coronavirus, shrugs off health risks
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro tested positive for the novel coronavirus after months minimizing the severity of the pandemic.
Wed Jul 08 2020
![Does wearing a mask pose any health risks? Does wearing a mask pose any health risks?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/51593438050_Jerebu.jpg)
Does wearing a mask pose any health risks?
No, not for most people. Babies and toddlers should not wear masks because they could suffocate
Thu Jul 02 2020