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Red Cross warns of disastrous consequences of climate change

November 5, 2022

A dog walks during a sandstorm in Iraq's southern city of Basra, on Nov 2, 2022. (HUSSEIN FALEH / AFP) GENEVA - Climate change is dramatically affecting vulnerable people across the globe, particularly those who live in conflict situations or do not have sufficient access to basic health care, the...

International

Official: EU backs second COVID-19 booster for over-60s

July 11, 2022

A picture taken on June 16, 2021 in Brussels shows a passeport behind a mobile phone whose screen bears a EU Digital COVID-19 certificate. (KENZO TRIBOUILLARD / AFP) BRUSSELS/LONDON - European Union health agencies on Monday recommended a second COVID-19 booster for everyone over 60, as well as medically vulnerable...

Local

Govt to relax restrictions for care home visits

April 12, 2021

2021-04-12 HKT 19:08" title="Law Chi-kwong stressed the stringent measures are needed to protect the health of vulnerable care home residents. File photo: RTHK"> Law Chi-kwong stressed the stringent measures are needed to protect the health of vulnerable care home residents. File photo: RTHK The government said on Monday that visiting...