And, could reasonably reach unhealthy for sensitive groups; hence, the threat of health problems is medium, for mainly unusually sensitive people, such as asthmatics and could potentially cause them significant impacts.

That’s according to an Air Quality Bulletin issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services today, Saturday October 9, 2021.

It went on to say that everyone should exercise caution, especially sensitive groups such as active children and adults, and people with heart or respiratory disease, such as asthma, should limit time outdoors and restrict outdoor activity. Also, keep windows and doors closed, as much as possible, and wear a face mask, rated to filter out PM 2.5, when going outside.

The bulletin below:

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

iming: Until tonight

Synopsis: The air quality is at moderate levels as a result of particulate matters 2.5 and 10, associated with a surge in Saharan Dust. Although the air quality is moderate, it could reasonably reach unhealthy for sensitive groups; hence, the threat of health problems is medium, for mainly unusually sensitive people, such as asthmatics and could potentially cause them significant impacts.

Air quality index: 60 to 100 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.

Dale Destin