US: Major Dust Storm Hits Southern Arizona, Worsening Air Quality

On August 21, 2025, a major dust storm swept through southern Arizona, affecting cities including Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, and Surprise. Air quality deteriorated sharply, posing health risks such as respiratory problems and eye irritation. Residents were advised to stay indoors, close windows, and wear N95 masks if going outside.

US: Major Dust Storm Hits Southern Arizona, Worsening Air Quality 2

On August 21, 2025, a major dust storm swept through southern Arizona, affecting cities including Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, and Surprise. Air quality deteriorated sharply, posing health risks such as respiratory problems and eye irritation. Residents were advised to stay indoors, close windows, and wear N95 masks if going outside.

China CDC issues health advisory to promote influenza vaccination awareness

STORY: China CDC issues health advisory to promote influenza vaccination awareness SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 2, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:24 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. wide of the press conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG DAYAN, Head of the Chinese National Influenza Center under the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention STORYLINE: The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) has released a health advisory recommending influenza vaccination in response to a winter surge in respiratory diseases. The advisory underscores that influenza vaccination is a cost-effective and efficient approach to preemptively tackle influenza viruses and mitigate the risk of severe infections and fatalities related to influenza. It will significantly alleviate the strain on medical institutions caused by influenza-related health issues, the advisory notes. Addressing public concerns about optimal timing for vaccination, the advisory clarifies that, while th

Face masks no longer mandatory but still helpful to stem virus spread: Spanish expert

STORY: Face masks no longer mandatory but still helpful to stem virus spread: Spanish expert DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of cityscape in Barcelona, Spain 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): RAFAEL PADROS, Occupational risk prevention service manager at Barcelona's Sant Pau Hospital 3. various of crowds 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): RAFAEL PADROS, Occupational risk prevention service manager at Barcelona's Sant Pau Hospital STORYLINE: Starting from Feb. 8, people in Spain don't have to wear face masks on public transport. A doctor and medical expert on risk prevention said Tuesday that face masks are still needed against the risk of respiratory illnesses like COVID-19. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): RAFAEL PADROS, Occupational risk prevention service manager at Barcelona's Sant Pau Hospital "Withdrawing face masks on public transport was correct, but we have to educate the population that when the bus, metro or train is full, those people who have an

Economy remains flat in May, SARS cited as risk factor

Economy remains flat in May, SARS cited as risk factor

TOKYO, Japan - Economic and fiscal policy minister Heizo Takenaka speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 20 about the government's monthly economic report, which cites concerns over the spread oof severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in some Asian and other countries as a risk factor.

S. Korea MERS death toll hits 23, infections at 165 with 3 new cases

S. Korea MERS death toll hits 23, infections at 165 with 3 new cases

Margaret Chan (C), director general of the World Health Organization, speaks at a press conference in Seoul on June 18, 2015. She said the risk of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus being transmitted to the general public in South Korea is "considered low" as the infections are occurring in confined settings like health facilities. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

S. Korea MERS death toll hits 23, infections at 165 with 3 new cases

S. Korea MERS death toll hits 23, infections at 165 with 3 new cases

Margaret Chan, director general of the World Health Organization, speaks at a press conference in Seoul on June 18, 2015. She said the risk of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus being transmitted to the general public in South Korea is "considered low" as the infections are occurring in confined settings like health facilities. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Economy remains flat in May, SARS cited as risk factor

Economy remains flat in May, SARS cited as risk factor

TOKYO, Japan - Economic and fiscal policy minister Heizo Takenaka speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on May 20 about the government's monthly economic report, which cites concerns over the spread oof severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in some Asian and other countries as a risk factor. (Kyodo)