The Ministry of Health makes recommendations to the public to protect against the increased concentration of dust in the atmospheric air.
As stated in the announcement, employers and employees should comply with the instructions of the Department of Labor Inspection, activities and physical exercise in open spaces should be avoided, the stay in open spaces should be limited to the minimum possible and the protective mask should be used for mouth and nose, with a dust filter or alternatively, a wet wipe.
It is pointed out that, in addition to the other many and serious effects of smoking on health, it also worsens the adverse effect of dust. Avoiding smoking is recommended.
When there is symptomatology such as cough (dry or productive with expectoration – phlegm), dyspnea (difficulty breathing), irritation and/or runny nose (increased fluids) – irritation and/or increased tears from the eyes, it is recommended to contact or visit the attending physician or the Accident and Emergency Departments (A&E).
For High Risk Groups of People, such as people with Respiratory Problems and Heart Diseases, kidney patients, people with Immune Deficiencies and children and People over 65 years of age, it is noted that they are more likely to show symptoms due to increased dust in the ambient air. In these groups, it is reported, the symptomatology may develop more frequently and more strongly. Also, there is a possibility of worsening of symptoms due to their condition.
The recommendations for vulnerable people are that they contact and visit the attending physician or the Accident and Emergency Departments (A&E) when symptoms such as cough (dry or productive with sputum – phlegm) occur or worsen, dyspnea (difficulty breathing), irritation or /and runny (increased fluids) in the nose – irritation and/or increased tears in the eyes and need clarification on any doubts and adjustments to their medication.
It is recommended that they avoid unnecessary movements and limit their stay in areas where there is an increased concentration of dust in the air. Special care is needed when there is further stress with high temperature and humidity.
They should also use a protective mask in cases where a short stay outside is necessary, avoid physical exercise in an open area and stay in well-ventilated and air-conditioned areas.