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06-09-2005, 10:10 AM
FREDERICTON, NB – Health officials in New Brunswick issued an air quality alert Thursday for northern regions of the province. They blame smoke drifting in from a forest fire in Quebec.
Dr. Wayne MacDonald, New Brunswick's Chief Medical Health Officer, is advising people with breathing difficulties to take precautions. "For those at high risk in particular, limit your activity outdoors … and any strenuous or physical exertion outside."
MacDonald also says people at risk should close their windows and make sure their ventilation systems are keeping the smog out of their homes and cars. "If you have air conditioners, make sure your filters are clean, or even operate them on recirculation mode, so you don't suck in the outside air. Same for the air conditioning in your car," MacDonald said.
Source: nb.cbc.ca (http://nb.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=nb-air20050609)
Dr. Wayne MacDonald, New Brunswick's Chief Medical Health Officer, is advising people with breathing difficulties to take precautions. "For those at high risk in particular, limit your activity outdoors … and any strenuous or physical exertion outside."
MacDonald also says people at risk should close their windows and make sure their ventilation systems are keeping the smog out of their homes and cars. "If you have air conditioners, make sure your filters are clean, or even operate them on recirculation mode, so you don't suck in the outside air. Same for the air conditioning in your car," MacDonald said.
Source: nb.cbc.ca (http://nb.cbc.ca/regional/servlet/View?filename=nb-air20050609)