Department of Health reveals that all over Thailand, PM2.5 dust levels are rising, suggesting risk groups avoid staying outdoors

On April 10, 65, Dr. Suwanchai Wattana Yingcharoenchai Director-General of the Department of Health said that from the data from the Center for Resolving Air Pollution (EEC) air quality report on April 10, 2022, found that PM2.5 dust levels exceed the standard and are at a level that affects health (red). In many areas, the northern region measured 44-101 mcg/cu.m., Northeastern region measured 48-110 µg./cu.m., central and western region measured 57-94. mcg/cu.m., Bangkok and surrounding provinces, measured 58-99 mcg/cu.m., which the OECD forecasted the PM2.5 dust situation during April 10-12. 2022 should have health surveillance due to unfavorable meteorological conditions to the drainage of dust in the area coupled with stable weather low air mass uplift There are a lot of heat points, resulting in a higher dust situation.

Dr. Suwanchai added that people, especially at risk groups, include the elderly, young children, and pregnant women. and people with underlying diseases such as asthma, allergies, conjunctivitis heart and blood vessels including outdoor workers such as traffic police, street vendors, street sweepers taxi driver Both motorcycles and tricycles, food delivery staff and outdoor exercisers Therefore, they should take care and protect the health of themselves and their families. If it is necessary to leave the house, wear an appropriate dust mask. For those with congenital diseases, the necessary medicines and equipment should be prepared. and keep the house clean and free from dust

“During Songkran Festival People began to travel more and more. which is one of the reasons for the higher dust values ​​as well Therefore asking for cooperation from the people if traveling to monitor the situation of air quality by viewing the AQI at the website air4thai.pcd.go.th or the application “Air4thai” of the Pollution Control Department and can assess symptoms from exposure to dust and dust prevention behavior at https://4health.anamai.moph.go.thsaid the Director-General of the Department of Health.