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

The Disaster Management Coordination Agency, DMCA is therefore urging the Elderly, Pregnant Women, Children and, People with Allergies, Heart Diseases and, Respiratory Diseases, such as asthma to limit prolonged outdoor exertion or restrict outdoor activity.

The DMCA is also advising such individuals to cover their nose and mouth with a mask or damp cloth when going outside to keep dust particles out of the nose and mouth. Any mask that filters small particles should be worn outdoors including Surgical Mask, N95, or KN95. Please keep essential medicine handy such as asthma inhalers, sinus and allergy medication, pain relievers etc.

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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