Have a heart, smokers told

KUCHING: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Lo Khere Chiang wants smokers to be considerate and adhere to the smoking ban at eateries. He urged smokers to take into consideration the current Covid-19 situation and the burden faced by the government. “The whole administration and country, from the leaders down to our administrators and enforcers, are […]

Mayor warns against smoking at eateries

BY NUR SHAZREENA ALI & NOOR SYAHHIRA HADY KUCHING: Smokers have been warned against lighting up at eateries. Kuching South City Council (MBKS) mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng said they should smoke at designated areas or further away. “We don’t know when the Health Department will carry out spot checks and take action. If you […]

‘Smokers more vulnerable to coronavirus’

ANKARA: Smokers are more vulnerable to Covid-19 than non-smokers, according to a review of studies by public health experts convened by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The review found that smokers are at a higher risk of contracting fatal diseases, Anadolu Agency reported. “Covid-19 is an infectious disease that primarily attacks the lungs,” the WHO said in a […]