Smoke-Free Penang Virtual Run

Due to lockdown, result submission is optional. All successful registration will receive running kit

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought devastating implications to public health.

Smokers and vapers have an increased risk of developing severe symptoms and complications of COVID-19. 

The hand-to-mouth contact while smoking or vaping a possibly environmentally contaminated cigarette or device, making smokers more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection. 

An infected, asymptomatic person with COVID-19 release smoke through exhalation which can also increase viral transmission through aerosolization.

To raise the awareness on the effect of smoking and vaping on COVID-19, the Penang State Government in collaboration with the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) and Penang State Health Department have collaborated for a project called Protect Your Lungs: Don’t Smoke, Don’t Vape, Beat COVID-19. 

Due to lockdown, result submission is optional. All successful registration will receive running kit

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought devastating implications to public health.

Smokers and vapers have an increased risk of developing severe symptoms and complications of COVID-19. 

The hand-to-mouth contact while smoking or vaping a possibly environmentally contaminated cigarette or device, making smokers more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection. 

An infected, asymptomatic person with COVID-19 release smoke through exhalation which can also increase viral transmission through aerosolization.

To raise the awareness on the effect of smoking and vaping on COVID-19, the Penang State Government in collaboration with the Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance (SEATCA) and Penang State Health Department have collaborated for a project called Protect Your Lungs: Don’t Smoke, Don’t Vape, Beat COVID-19.