WorldPingMore than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia
WorldPingWhat happened
More than 40,000 of the cases – which range from mild coughs to pneumonia – involve toddlers.
Key facts
- More than 40,000 of the cases – which range from mild coughs to pneumonia – involve toddlers.
- Reported by BBC Science and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 04:20:12 UTC.
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