Department of Health advises people to avoid being outdoors and wear masks to prevent PM 2.5

April 10, 2022 – 11:25

Director-General of the Department of Health reveals that PM 2.5 dust levels have risen in many areas of the country. Advise high-risk groups to avoid outdoor activities. Wear a dust mask before leaving the house.

Dr. Suwanchai Wattana Yingcharoenchai Director-General of the Department of Health said that from the data from the Center for Resolving Air Pollution Problems (OED) air quality report on April 10, 65, found that PM 2.5 dust levels exceed the standard and are at levels that affect health (color red) many areas

• Northern region, measured 44 – 101 mcg/cu.m.
• Northeastern region measured 48 – 110 mcg/cu.m.
• Central and western regions measured 57 – 94 mcg/cu.m.
• Bangkok and surrounding provinces, measuring 58 – 99 mcg/cu.m.

From the forecast of the PM 2.5 dust situation, it was found that during the period 10-12 April 65, there should be health surveillance. Because the meteorological conditions are not conducive to the drainage of dust in the area. coupled with stagnant weather low air mass uplift There are a lot of heat points, resulting in a higher dust situation.

for people, especially at risk groups including those who work outdoors, such as traffic police, street vendors, street sweepers taxi driver food delivery man and those who exercise outdoors You should take care of your health and family. If it is necessary to leave the house, wear an appropriate dust mask. For people with underlying disease The necessary medicines and equipment should be prepared. including during the Songkran festival People began to travel more and more. It is one of the reasons that the dust cost is higher as well.

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