The Ministry of Environment and Parks in collaboration with the Interior Health Authority has issued an Air Quality Warning for Golden due to elevated coarse particulate matter.

Stagnant winter weather conditions are creating elevated pollution levels.

“Exposure to coarse particulate matter is particularly a concern for infants, older adults, individuals with chronic conditions (such as asthma, COPD, heart disease, and diabetes) or respiratory infections, and those who are pregnant,” Environment Canada explains.

“Persons with chronic underlying medical conditions or acute infections should postpone or reduce strenuous exercise until the warning is ended.”

Anyone experiencing symptoms such as continuing eye or throat irritation, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, cough or wheezing, should follow the advice of their health care provider. Staying indoors helps to reduce exposure.

Current conditions are expected to persist until weather conditions change and/or local emissions are reduced.

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