Poor air quality in Montreal due to wildfires prompted the city to close its sports facilities on Sunday and cancel all activities, at least through Monday.
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“Due to the current air quality on the territory of the conglomerate, and in accordance with recommendations from the Provincial Department of Public Health, Montreal is closing its sports facilities (including swimming pools and paddling pools) and canceling its outdoor cultural activities until noon June 26,” can we read face to face. Sunday afternoon special on the municipal website.
Air quality index (AQI)
What is the air quality index for your city and what are the health recommendations derived from?
Air quality index (US AQI)
101-150
Sensitive people
AQI: Good
An excellent day for outdoor activity.
AQI: Moderate
Some people may be particularly sensitive to fine particle pollution
People with special sensitivity: Consider reducing the duration and intensity of outdoor activities. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. These are signs of slowing down.
all others: An excellent day for outdoor activity.
AQI: BAD for
Sensitive people
Vulnerable groups include people with heart or lung disease, the elderly, children and adolescents, minorities, and outdoor workers.
Sensitive groups: Reduce the duration and intensity of outdoor activities. It’s okay to be active outside, but take more breaks. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath.
Heart patients: Symptoms such as heart palpitations, shortness of breath, or unusual tiredness may indicate a serious problem. If you have any of these symptoms, contact your healthcare professional.
AQI: Bad
For everyone
Sensitive people: Avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activities. Consider rescheduling or moving activities indoors. *
all others: Reduce the duration and intensity of activities. Take more breaks from outdoor activities.
*Note: If you don’t have air conditioning, staying indoors with the windows closed can be dangerous in very hot weather. If you feel hot, go somewhere with air conditioning or check with your municipality to see if cooling centers are available in your community.
AQI: Too bad
Sensitive people: Avoid all physical activity outdoors. Defer it to a time when the air quality is better or move activities indoors. *
all others: Avoid prolonged or strenuous activities. Consider rescheduling or moving activities indoors. *
*Note: If you don’t have air conditioning, staying indoors with the windows closed can be dangerous in very hot weather. If you feel hot, go somewhere with air conditioning or check with your municipality to see if cooling centers are available in your community.
AQI: decisive
all others: Avoid all physical activity outdoors.
Sensitive people: Stay indoors and keep your activity level low. Follow tips for keeping particulate matter levels indoors. *
*Note: If you don’t have air conditioning, staying indoors with the windows closed can be dangerous in very hot weather. If you feel hot, go somewhere with air conditioning or check with your municipality to see if cooling centers are available in your community.
The city of Montreal also requires residents to prefer indoor activities.
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