![Transition to endemicity: Health experts caution not time to take it easy Transition to endemicity: Health experts caution not time to take it easy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/81649492321_PeniagaSongkokbaz.jpg)
Transition to endemicity: Health experts caution not time to take it easy
Hotels that hold breaking of fast functions should ensure that the ventilation in the restaurant and hotel spaces is good, Adeeba said.
Mon Apr 11 2022
![Lithuania delivers letters 50 years after they were posted Lithuania delivers letters 50 years after they were posted](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61643358514_LITHUANIA.jpg)
Lithuania delivers letters 50 years after they were posted
The letter, together with 17 others, fell out of a ventilation hole, dirty and crumbled, as a wall was demolished in a former post office.
Fri Jan 28 2022
![Additional SOPs in Parliament to curb infection, ensure safe sitting - Azhar Additional SOPs in Parliament to curb infection, ensure safe sitting - Azhar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81631349625_DewanRakyatsidang.jpg)
Additional SOPs in Parliament to curb infection, ensure safe sitting - Azhar
Azhar said the management of Parliament Malaysia has also improved ventilation for better air quality.
Tue Sep 14 2021
![Threat posed by airborne COVID-19 virus at workplaces must be taken seriously - Experts Threat posed by airborne COVID-19 virus at workplaces must be taken seriously - Experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71631153256_TBSANITIZEOFFICEjp.jpg)
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
![MOH working on ventilation guidelines for reopening of gyms - Khairy MOH working on ventilation guidelines for reopening of gyms - Khairy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/51602154849_gym.jpg)
MOH working on ventilation guidelines for reopening of gyms - Khairy
There will be some ventilation guidelines regarding the reopening of gymnasiums as well as on allowing outdoor team sports activities.
Wed Sep 08 2021
![HR Ministry issues guidance on ventilation and indoor air quality HR Ministry issues guidance on ventilation and indoor air quality](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61623274017_PusatPenilaianCOVI.jpg)
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
![Dirty air makes COVID-19 worse, Beta variant deadlier than original Dirty air makes COVID-19 worse, Beta variant deadlier than original](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/51626146295_CHINA.jpg)
Dirty air makes COVID-19 worse, Beta variant deadlier than original
The worse the local air contamination, the higher the odds of needing intensive care and mechanical ventilation.
Tue Jul 13 2021
![Increase hospital isolation wards to avoid airborne COVID-19 infections - Experts Increase hospital isolation wards to avoid airborne COVID-19 infections - Experts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/41624413914_COVID.jpg)
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
![Are workplaces safe from airborne COVID-19 transmissions? Are workplaces safe from airborne COVID-19 transmissions?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612334432_Genericpejabatte.jpg)
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
![New Zealand confirms first COVID-19 case in months, sparking Australia travel halt New Zealand confirms first COVID-19 case in months, sparking Australia travel halt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/61611556129_NewZealand.jpg)
New Zealand confirms first COVID-19 case in months, sparking Australia travel halt
Authorities were looking at whether the virus was spreading through the ventilation and air conditioning systems in these facilities.
Mon Jan 25 2021
![South Korea unveils inflatable isolation ward for COVID-19 patients South Korea unveils inflatable isolation ward for COVID-19 patients](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/81610100843_seoul.jpg)
South Korea unveils inflatable isolation ward for COVID-19 patients
The rooms use a ventilation system that creates negative pressure to allow air to flow into the isolation room and be channelled out safely.
Fri Jan 08 2021
![WHO advises against Gilead's remdesivir for all hospitalised COVID-19 patients WHO advises against Gilead's remdesivir for all hospitalised COVID-19 patients](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/51605840705_Remdesivir.jpg)
WHO advises against Gilead's remdesivir for all hospitalised COVID-19 patients
There is no evidence it improves survival or reduces the need for ventilation.
Fri Nov 20 2020
![CDC says coronavirus can sometimes spread through airborne transmission CDC says coronavirus can sometimes spread through airborne transmission](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/41584773948_Covid.jpg)
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
![Aquaria KLCC staff receive 'unexpected' surprise! Aquaria KLCC staff receive 'unexpected' surprise!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-05/71494579750_penyuAquaria.jpg)
Aquaria KLCC staff receive 'unexpected' surprise!
As the staff was performing daily routine preparations for the day's opening, they found a Styrofoam box partially filled with saltwater, with an air ventilation hole cut into it.
Fri May 12 2017
![Lee Kuan Yew's condition improves slightly: PMO Lee Kuan Yew's condition improves slightly: PMO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-02/61391511098_295x200.jpg)
Lee Kuan Yew's condition improves slightly: PMO
The former Singapore PM, however, remains sedated and on mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit.
Sat Feb 28 2015