“In light of all the environmental events and disasters, we need to listen to our First Nations, indigenous people of this country,” the pop star told her audience.
The city was blanketed under an eerie orange sky as more than 400 active wildfires spread across Canada.Residents were urged to stay inside through the weekend, especially the elderly, children, pregnant women and people who have lung or heart ailments.
“These gases can cause heart disease and cognitive issues as they impact your blood’s ability to oxygenate other vital organs,” Dr. Purvi Parikh, an allergist and immunologist with the , told The Post Friday. “The smoke inhalation can cause premature or preterm birth in pregnant women as well.” “It’s best to stay inside in bad days and run a HEPA air purifier if you have them,” she added. “Keep windows closed and wear masks outside — higher-grade medical masks are best like N95, KN95.”reported a sharp increase in emergency room visits“At Lenox Health Greenwich Village, for example, the number of asthma treatments were more than double the average,” a spokesperson for Northwell Health told NBC News 4.
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