The smoke hanging in the air from forest fires over northeastern Ontario and Quebec is resulting in deteriorated air quality.
Regardless of health or age, anyone can be affected by wildfire smoke.
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reminding residents to listen to your body.
If you feel like the smoke is affecting your wellbeing, reduce your exposure to the smoke by heading indoors or consider wearing a mask that filters out damaging particulates.
Reduce sources of indoor air pollution, including smoking and vaping, incense and candles.
A HEPA air cleaner will assist in rooms where you spend a lot of time.
Try to keep windows closed and if you don’t have access to air conditioning consider heading to a public location like a library or retail store.
People at higher risk of experiencing negative health effects, including infants, those who are pregnant, older adults, and those with lung and heart disease or who work outdoors.
