That’s according to an Air Quality Bulletin issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services at 3:40 pm on Thursday, July 1, 2021.

It states that although the air quality is acceptable, for some pollutants there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Air Quality Index Based on Particulate Matters 2.5 (PM2.5) and 10 (PM10) Concentration.

Air quality category: Moderate

Synopsis: The air quality is down to moderate levels, as a result of an increase of particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with a fresh surge in Saharan Dust. The threat of health problems is elevated, for mainly unusually sensitive people, such as asthmatics.

Air quality index: 50 to 80

Alert Level: II

Sensitive groups: People with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children are the groups most at risk.

Health implications: Air quality is acceptable; however, for some pollutants, there may be a moderate health concern for a very small number of people who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.

Caution: Active children and adults, and people with respiratory diseases, such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion.

Dale Destin