THE Department of Health (DOH) on Friday, September 23, 2023, advised residents of Metro Manila to stay indoors amid the threat of smog in the National Capital Region (NCR).In a...
THE Department of Health on Friday, September 23, 2023, advised residents of Metro Manila to stay indoors amid the threat of smog in the National Capital Region .
In a public advisory, the DOH said it is advising the public to avoid going outdoors and doing outdoor activities in order to reduce exposure to smog. While indoors, it said residents are advised to close doors and windows to prevent smog from entering their houses.The agency also urged the public to stay hydrated by drinking more water.On Friday, thick smog has blanketed almost the entirety of Metro Manila due to heavy traffic and thermal inversion.SunStar website welcomes friendly debate, but comments posted on this site do not necessarily reflect the views of the SunStar management and its affiliates.
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