Wildfires are continuing to impact the air quality for the Southwestern Public Health regions.
OXFORD COUNTY - Southwestern Public Health is extending its special air quality statement.
The Health Unit is expecting the air quality to be impacted beginning late tomorrow and into Wednesday due to the ongoing wildfires. SWPH advises monitoring the Air Quality Health Index, as the health risks of smoke pollution can change rapidly.
Wildfire smoke can harm your health, even if you cannot smell it. Symptoms of smoke exposure can include sore or watery eyes, a runny nose, eye irritation, coughing, and headaches. For the general population, it is recommended to reduce strenuous or prolonged outdoor activities. Additional guidance includes, stay inside if you have breathing difficulties and check on people in your care who may be more susceptible to the health impacts of air pollution, be sure the house does not get too warm when windows and doors are closed to keep smoke out, contact your health care provider if you have new or worsening symptoms, and wear a well-fitting and properly worn respirator type mask (such as a NIOSH-certified N95 or equivalent respirator) to limit exposure to fine particles in the smoke if you must spend time outdoors. While supplies last, N95 Masks are available at Southwestern Public Health locations and select local libraries.
If you want more information, you can visit the Air Quality Ontario website or click here to visit the Southwestern Public Health website.

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