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‘Covered in bites’: Pests and extreme heat worsen health risks for Hong Kong’s homeless – NGO

Hong Kong’s homeless population faces escalating health risks as rising temperatures lead to worsening pest infestations and leave individuals on the street more vulnerable to heatstroke, a local NGO has said. ImpactHK said on Sunday that extreme weather alternating between record-breaking heat and heavy downpours has created the ideal breeding conditions for pests, such as […]

‘Covered in bites’: Pests and extreme heat worsen health risks for Hong Kong’s homeless – NGO

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