US: Air Quality Alert Issued In South Dakota Due To Canadian Wildfire Smoke 2

Air quality alert was issued by The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources for some areas in South Dakota on Monday, May 13 due to Canadian wildfire smoke. The smoke caused low visibility and might lead to symptoms like chest pain and so on. People were advised to minimize outdoor activities and keep indoor air clean.

US: Air Quality Alert Issued In South Dakota Due To Canadian Wildfire Smoke

Air quality alert was issued by The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources for some areas in South Dakota on Monday, May 13 due to Canadian wildfire smoke. The smoke caused low visibility and might lead to symptoms like chest pain and so on. People were advised to minimize outdoor activities and keep indoor air clean.

A Pharmaceutical Packaging Workshop in Congjiang

A Pharmaceutical Packaging Workshop in Congjiang

CONGJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2023 - Workers produce cough relieving patch at a pharmaceutical production and packaging workshop in Congjiang County, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec 23, 2023.

A Pharmaceutical Packaging Workshop in Congjiang

A Pharmaceutical Packaging Workshop in Congjiang

CONGJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2023 - Workers produce cough relieving patch at a pharmaceutical production and packaging workshop in Congjiang County, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec 23, 2023.

A Pharmaceutical Packaging Workshop in Congjiang

A Pharmaceutical Packaging Workshop in Congjiang

CONGJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2023 - Workers produce cough relieving patch at a pharmaceutical production and packaging workshop in Congjiang County, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec 23, 2023.

A Pharmaceutical Packaging Workshop in Congjiang

A Pharmaceutical Packaging Workshop in Congjiang

CONGJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2023 - Workers produce cough relieving patch at a pharmaceutical production and packaging workshop in Congjiang County, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec 23, 2023.

A Pharmaceutical Packaging Workshop in Congjiang

A Pharmaceutical Packaging Workshop in Congjiang

CONGJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2023 - Workers produce cough relieving patch at a pharmaceutical production and packaging workshop in Congjiang County, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec 23, 2023.

A Pharmaceutical Packaging Workshop in Congjiang

A Pharmaceutical Packaging Workshop in Congjiang

CONGJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2023 - Workers produce cough relieving patch at a pharmaceutical production and packaging workshop in Congjiang County, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec 23, 2023.

A Pharmaceutical Packaging Workshop in Congjiang

A Pharmaceutical Packaging Workshop in Congjiang

CONGJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2023 - Workers produce cough relieving patch at a pharmaceutical production and packaging workshop in Congjiang County, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec 23, 2023.

A Pharmaceutical Packaging Workshop in Congjiang

A Pharmaceutical Packaging Workshop in Congjiang

CONGJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2023 - Workers produce cough relieving patch at a pharmaceutical production and packaging workshop in Congjiang County, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec 23, 2023.

A Pharmaceutical Packaging Workshop in Congjiang

A Pharmaceutical Packaging Workshop in Congjiang

CONGJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2023 - Workers produce cough relieving patch at a pharmaceutical production and packaging workshop in Congjiang County, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec 23, 2023.

A Pharmaceutical Packaging Workshop in Congjiang

A Pharmaceutical Packaging Workshop in Congjiang

CONGJIANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 23, 2023 - Workers produce cough relieving patch at a pharmaceutical production and packaging workshop in Congjiang County, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec 23, 2023.

Rural health clinics in China's Guangxi safeguard health of villagers

STORY: Rural health clinics in China's Guangxi safeguard health of villagers DATELINE: Dec. 31, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:49 LOCATION: GUIYANG, China CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of the health center 2. STANDUP (English): HUANG KAIYING, Xinhua correspondent 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEI BING, Doctor, Health clinic of Sanhe Village, Litang Town 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): HUANG ZHIBIN, Vice president, Central Health Center of Litang Town STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): HUANG KAIYING, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now at the Central Health Center in Litang Town, Binyang County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Many places in China have recently seen a rise in COVID-19 infections. So how is the situation here? Let's find it out." SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WEI BING, Doctor, Health clinic of Sanhe Village, Litang Town "(How long could this box of medicines last?) Based on the number of patients in recent days, it could last one to three days." (What are the main symptoms of these patients?) Fever, cough,

Empress cancels official duties for health reasons

Empress cancels official duties for health reasons

TOKYO, Japan - Empress Michiko (in this file photo) canceled her official duties in the afternoon of Sept. 6, 2010, as she has developed a cough and high blood pressure since earlier this month, the Imperial Household Agency said.

Illegal drug production

Illegal drug production

TOKYO, Japan - Lab equipment allegedly used for the illegal manufacturing of stimulants from cough medicine is displayed at a police facility in Machida, western Tokyo, on June 10, 2010. The instruments were confiscated from the home of a man in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture.

(3)Chinese sailor probably not infected with SARS

(3)Chinese sailor probably not infected with SARS

HACHINOHE, Japan - Mieko Iwasaki (C), chief of a local public health center, speaks to reporters after checking a Chinese sailor who had cough and fever aboard the Singapore-flagged ASEAN Express off the port of Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture on May 22. She said the sailor was probably not suffering from SARS and that he office has no plan to send him to a hospital.

(1)Chinese sailor probably not infected with SARS

(1)Chinese sailor probably not infected with SARS

HACHINOHE, Japan - Japanese health inspectors go on board the Singapore-flagged ASEAN Express off the port of Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture on May 22 to check a Chinese sailor who had cough and fever. Officials said later the sailor was probably not suffering from SARS.

Pertussis affects 300, kills 2 children in Afghanistan's Zabul province

STORY: Pertussis affects 300, kills 2 children in Afghanistan's Zabul province DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Kabul CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the patients in hospital 2. SOUNDBITE (Pashto): ABBUL HAKIM HAKIMI, Provincial public health director 3. various of hospital STORYLINE: According to Zabul's provincial public health director, a total of 300 people mostly children have been affected by pertussis, or whooping cough, in Afghanistan's southern Zabul province, and two children have died of the disease. SOUNDBITE (Pashto): ABBUL HAKIM HAKIMI, Provincial public health director "The disease which has erupted in Suri district of the province has been affecting at least 300 people, mostly children, and has claimed the lives of two children over the past week." He said an emergency team of health officials had been sent to the district to treat those infected with the disease. The public health office of the province has asked the people not to leave their places for a few

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-PRESIDENT-COVID-19-ANTIGEN TEST-POSITIVE-REMAINING

U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-PRESIDENT-COVID-19-ANTIGEN TEST-POSITIVE-REMAINING

(220803) -- WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken in Arlington, the United States, on Aug. 3, 2022 shows an update from White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor on U.S. President Joe Biden's COVID-19 case. Biden is "still experiencing an occasional cough," his doctor said on Wednesday. (Xinhua/Liu Jie)

Over 110 female workers fall ill over gas leakage in south India

STORY: Over 110 female workers fall ill over gas leakage in south India DATELINE: Aug. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of incident place (courtesy of ANI) 3. various of workers admitted in hospital (courtesy of ANI) STORYLINE: More than 110 female workers at an apparel factory fell ill in India's southern state of Andhra Pradesh after unidentified poisonous gas leaked inside the factory premises, a local official said on Wednesday. The gas leakage happened in the Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday evening. All the women have been hospitalized and responding well to the medical treatment. "Nearly 112 women were admitted to local hospitals last evening and are fine now. Those affected complained of nausea, headache, cough and suffocation. Some of them are pregnant and they fainted at the factory," a district public relations official said over phone. "The source of the gas leak is not known yet," said the of

Biden's symptoms "have improved" after COVID-19 treatment: physician

STORY: Biden's symptoms "have improved" after COVID-19 treatment: physician DATELINE: July 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:44 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. picture of the White House's tweet 2. various of Biden boarding Marine One at the White House (file) STORYLINE: U.S. President Joe Biden's COVID-19 symptoms "have improved" after the first full day of treatment, the White House physician said on Friday. Biden's temperature reached 99.4 degrees Fahrenheit (37.4 degrees Celsius) Thursday evening and was given Tylenol, a fever reducer, according to a memo from Dr. Kevin O'Connor. "His temperature has remained normal since then," O'Connor wrote, adding that his symptoms remain characterized as runny nose, fatigue, and "loose" cough. Biden's "voice is deeper" Friday morning and "his pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation remain entirely normal, on room air," the physician said. O'Connor noted Biden is "tolerating treatment well" and will continue to

South African volunteers patrol to curb abuse of "lean" drug among youngsters

STORY: South African volunteers patrol to curb abuse of "lean" drug among youngsters DATELINE: June 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:08 LOCATION: Johannesburg CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of volunteers in the street of Johannesburg 2. various of people patrolling 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WAYNE PRESTON, Chairman of Policing Forum Johannesburg 4. various of volunteers checking parks 5. various of empty bottles of cough syrup 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): SIMON RAMARA, Security guard 7. various of the park 8. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): ALRI VAN DEN BERGH, Senior Pharmacist 9. various of cough medicines STORYLINE: Norwood Precinct in Johannesburg, South Africa has set up a campaign with people forming a policing forum to curb the abuse of "lean" drug among young people. Lean is a mixture of cough syrups containing codeine and fizzy drinks that is highly addictive and can be having damaging impacts on people's health and can even lead to death. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): WAYNE PRESTON, Chairman of Policing Forum Johannes

President Joe Biden Delivers Remarks on Middle Class Economy

President Joe Biden Delivers Remarks on Middle Class Economy

President Joe Biden pauses to cough during remarks on the economy in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC on Thursday, September 16, 2021. Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emperor Akihito diagnosed as having flu

Emperor Akihito diagnosed as having flu

Undated photo shows Japanese Emperor Akihito. The Imperial Household Agency said on Feb. 29, 2016, that the 82-year-old emperor has been diagnosed as having contracted influenza with symptoms of fever of 37 to 38 C, sore throat and mild cough. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

(3)Chinese sailor probably not infected with SARS

(3)Chinese sailor probably not infected with SARS

HACHINOHE, Japan - Mieko Iwasaki (C), chief of a local public health center, speaks to reporters after checking a Chinese sailor who had cough and fever aboard the Singapore-flagged ASEAN Express off the port of Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture on May 22. She said the sailor was probably not suffering from SARS and that he office has no plan to send him to a hospital. (Kyodo)

(1)Chinese sailor probably not infected with SARS

(1)Chinese sailor probably not infected with SARS

HACHINOHE, Japan - Japanese health inspectors go on board the Singapore-flagged ASEAN Express off the port of Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture on May 22 to check a Chinese sailor who had cough and fever. Officials said later the sailor was probably not suffering from SARS. (Kyodo)

Empress cancels official duties for health reasons

Empress cancels official duties for health reasons

TOKYO, Japan - Empress Michiko (in this file photo) canceled her official duties in the afternoon of Sept. 6, 2010, as she has developed a cough and high blood pressure since earlier this month, the Imperial Household Agency said. (Kyodo)

Illegal drug production

Illegal drug production

TOKYO, Japan - Lab equipment allegedly used for the illegal manufacturing of stimulants from cough medicine is displayed at a police facility in Machida, western Tokyo, on June 10, 2010. The instruments were confiscated from the home of a man in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture. (Kyodo)

Epidemic Prevention In China

Epidemic Prevention In China

A citizen buys medicine at a pharmacy in Huai 'an, east China's Jiangsu province, Jan 24, 2021. Citizens need to register with real names to buy medicines such as antipyretics, cough suppressants, antivirals and antibiotics.

Epidemic Prevention In China

Epidemic Prevention In China

A citizen buys medicine at a pharmacy in Huai 'an, east China's Jiangsu province, Jan 24, 2021. Citizens need to register with real names to buy medicines such as antipyretics, cough suppressants, antivirals and antibiotics.

Epidemic Prevention In China

Epidemic Prevention In China

A citizen buys medicine at a pharmacy in Huai 'an, east China's Jiangsu province, Jan 24, 2021. Citizens need to register with real names to buy medicines such as antipyretics, cough suppressants, antivirals and antibiotics.

New coronavirus

New coronavirus

Photo taken May 4, 2020, at Tokatsu Hospital in Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, shows a waiting room for those who have developed fever or had a cough due to possible coronavirus infection, separated from other patients. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

New coronavirus

New coronavirus

Those who have developed fever or had a cough due to possible coronavirus infection are treated in a newly established unit, separately from other patients, at Tokatsu Hospital in Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 4, 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

New coronavirus

New coronavirus

Those who have developed fever or had a cough due to possible coronavirus infection are treated in a newly established unit, separately from other patients, at Tokatsu Hospital in Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 4, 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

New coronavirus

New coronavirus

Those who have developed fever or had a cough due to possible coronavirus infection are treated in a newly established unit, separately from other patients, at Tokatsu Hospital in Nagareyama, Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 4, 2020. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo