According to the latest Air Quality Bulletin issued by the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services, the Air Quality in Montserrat is again expected to rise further to unhealthy levels for sensitive groups today Thursday, associated with a plume of Saharan Dust Haze!

The Disaster Management Coordination Agency, DMCA is therefore urging active children and adults, the elderly and, people with respiratory illnesses, allergies and, heart diseases such as asthma, to limit prolonged outdoor exertion or restrict outdoor activity and, keep relevant medication handy such as asthma inhalers, sinus medication, pain relievers etc.

The DMCA is also advising such individuals to wear a mask when going outside to limit dust entering their system; any mask that filters small particles such as a Surgical Mask, N95, or KN95 can be used.

Individuals should stay hydrated. Keep windows and, doors closed as much as possible and try to keep the air inside your homes and, your offices clean.

The Saharan Dust is a normal yearly phenomenon. Saharan Air Layer travels across the Atlantic to the Caribbean which includes Montserrat.

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