[Haze filled the air, Indonesia reported more than 314,000 cases of acute respiratory infection in two months] October 21st, the latest data released by Indonesian Ministry of Health officials on October 21, local time, showed that from August 20 to October 20, a total of more than 314,000 cases of acute respiratory infection were reported in areas affected by forest fires in Indonesia, including more than 70,000 cases in children under 5 years old. Data shows that relevant cases involve 7 provinces and 65 counties and cities in Indonesia. Among them, South Sumatra Province has the largest number of cases, with more than 82,000 cases; South Kalimantan Province has more than 78,000 cases; and West Kalimantan Province has more than 55,000 cases. On October 20, 3,269 new cases were reported in relevant areas. In addition to acute respiratory infections, residents in the affected areas reported health problems such as pneumonia, diarrhea, skin diseases, eye diseases, and heatstroke. The Indonesian health department has deployed medical personnel to relevant areas and distributed medical supplies such as masks, medicines, and oxygen supply equipment. Recently, many places in Indonesia have continued to be affected by forest fires and haze, and the air quality in some areas has reached "hazardous" levels. (CCTV News)