The #AQI is over 270, nearing the "hazardous" category. The PM2.5 concentration currently is 43.2 times the WHO annual #AirQuality guideline value. π·
At this level for healthy individuals:
π¨50% experience moderate/greater lung function impairment
π¨20% experience large/greater lung function impairments
π¨10-15% experience moderate/severe respiratory symptoms (chest pain with aggravated cough)
(US EPA Risk Assessment)
Individuals with asthma, other respiratory conditions will likely be more severely impacted, leading to increased emergency room & clinic visits & increased hospital admissions. π₯
π·Wear a mask
πͺClose your windows
π²Avoid outdoor activities
π«Run an air purifier if you can