Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for Pickering, Oshawa, and southern Durham, warning of deteriorating air quality due to wildfire smoke. The advisory is in effect until 12 pm EDT on Friday, June 6.
According to the agency, smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility. Wildfire smoke is expected over the area tonight into Friday morning.
As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities, and events.
You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains, or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.
People more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.
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