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SHOULD NEW YORKERS BE WEARING FACE MASKS OUTSIDE? NYC SAYS YES. HERE'S WHY

Eduardo Cuevas
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As smoky haze from Canada's wildfires continues to blanket much of New York on
Wednesday, New York City officials recommended face masks for people who must go
outside and be exposed to unhealthy air quality levels.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation issued air quality advisories
for most of New York, including the five boroughs, due to smoke from wildfires
in Canada for several days that have left New York’s skies hued orange and red.
State officials have warned residents about breathing in fine particulate
matter, or PM 2.5, derived from the fires that can be hazardous.



The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rated air quality for much of the state
as “Unhealthy,” including the New York City metropolitan area. Around 10 p.m.
Tuesday, air quality in the five boroughs reached “Very Unhealthy” under the EPA
thresholds.

Officials have recommended staying indoors and limiting outdoor activity.



Got questions about the air quality in New York this week? Fill out our online
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SHOULD I WEAR A MASK IN NY?

“For people who must be outdoors, a high-quality mask, like an N95, KN95 or
KF94, is recommended,” Dr. Ashwin Vasan, commissioner of the New York City
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, told reporters Wednesday morning.

The state Department of Health didn't immediately respond to an email request as
of Wednesday morning.



Exposure to PM 2.5 can cause short-term effects like irritation to eyes, nose
and throat, resulting in coughing, sneezing, runny nose and shortness of breath,
DEC's advisory said. Elevated levels of PM 2.5 can also worsen medical
conditions for people with asthma or heart disease. Children and elderly people
may be particularly sensitive.



In an email, Steven Chillrud, a research professor at Columbia University’s
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, agreed with the city recommendations.

“The benefits are a good fitting K95 or N95 mask can remove the majority of the
particulate matter, which is what is causing the haze,” he wrote. “The fit is
the most important, so even wearing a surgical mask that fits you well can help,
but a K95 or N95 mask can work better.”



Canada wildfires:Air quality warnings issued across much of New York for Canada
fires. It'll likely persist


HOW LONG MIGHT THE HAZE LAST IN NY?

On Tuesday night, New York City issued guidance for older people or those with
heart and breathing problems who need to be outside to wear high-quality face
masks. City public schools also canceled all outdoor activities on Wednesday.



“This may be something the first time we’ve experienced on this magnitude, let’s
be clear, it’s not the last,” Adams said Wednesday. “Climate change is
accelerating these conditions.”

State officials have indicated poor air quality is likely to persist in the
coming days. City Emergency Management Commissioner Zachary Iscol said officials
expect it to be a multi-day event.


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What questions do you have about how the wildfire smoke is affecting air quality
in New York?

Are you worried about loved ones with breathing problems? Should you cancel
outdoor events this week or weekend?

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