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Thailand warns of dangerous fine-dust pollution

The Thai government has advised people to wear masks when going out and consider working from home on February 2 and 3 to avoid PM2.5 fine dust pollution, which is currently at a dangerously high level.
Bangkok (VNA) - The Thai government has advisedpeople to wear masks when going out and consider working from home on February2 and 3 to avoid PM2.5 fine dust pollution, which is currently at a dangerouslyhigh level.

The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts PM2.5levels will rise across much of the country on the two days as the fine-dustpollution accumulates in stagnant air. PM2.5 has been linked with heart andlung diseases as well as cancer.

According to government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri, PrimeMinister Prayut Chan-o-cha is concerned about people’s health, especially those of vulnerable groups, and advises them to wear sanitary or N95 masks whenleaving the house, and to avoid prolonged outdoor activities. The PM also urgedgovernment agencies and businesses to consider a work-from-home approach toreduce air pollution from traffic.

Anucha said those with chronic health problems orrespiratory symptoms should consult a doctor before doing outdoor activities./.
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