Special air quality statement advises limiting outdoor activities, especially children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with lung or heart disease
The hazy air and smell of smoke over the Nickel City has prompted Environment Canada to issue a special air quality statement for the Greater Sudbury and the area as smoke plumes from forest fires in Quebec impact air quality in the region.
“People with lung disease or heart disease, older adults, children, pregnant people, and people who work outdoors are at higher risk of experiencing health effects caused by wildfire smoke,” Environment Canada advises. Those with an HVAC system in their home can use the highest rated MERV filter for and set the fan to recirculate air constantly to keep interior spaces free of wildfire smoke.
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