Albuquerque, NM (KKOB) –The City of Albuquerque is issuing a Health Alert due to smoke. Those with respiratory conditions in the City of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County should limit outdoor activity.
Effective: Monday, September 7, 2020 at 7:00 PM
Expires: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 11:00 AM
For more information: http://www.cabq.gov/airquality/trends/health-alert-information
People who are at higher risk for respiratory issues from wildfire smoke are also more susceptible to infection and severe health consequences from COVID-19. Exposure to smoke can aggravate severity of COVID-19 symptoms, and infection with COVID-19 can increase health impacts from smoke exposure. The risk of COVID-19 transmission remains very high, and people who are vulnerable should remain at home whenever possible, especially when wildfire smoke is present. To learn more about smoke and COVID-19 visit www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/smoke-faq.html
