Saskatoon residents are feeling the lingering effects of the province\u2019s northern wildfires on Monday, as a northerly wind has blown heavy smoke into central Saskatchewan.<\/p>\n
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued an air quality warning after 4 a.m. Monday, advising anyone likely to be affected by smoke, including infants and young children, seniors, people with chronic conditions and those who work outdoors to limit time outside and seek medical attention if they experience symptoms.<\/p>\n
The air quality index for the day is listed as 10-plus \u2014 considered a very high risk to health.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring heavy smoke conditions, everyone\u2019s health is at risk regardless of their age or health status,\u201d Environment Canada said.<\/p>\n
\u201cLimit time outdoors. Reschedule or cancel outdoor sports, activities and events. You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches, or a mild cough.\u201d<\/p>\n
If you experience more serious symptoms like wheezing, chest pains or severe cough, you should seek medical attention, Environment Canada says.<\/p>\n
The warning comes as Saskatchewan\u2019s north faces a resurgence in fire activity that\u2019s triggered a second wave of evacuations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Saskatoon residents are feeling the lingering effects of the province\u2019s northern wildfires on Monday, as a northerly wind has blown heavy smoke into central Saskatchewan.<\/p>\n
Environment and Climate Change Canada issued an air quality warning after 4 a.m. Monday, advising anyone likely to be affected by smoke, including infants and young children, seniors, people with chronic conditions and those who work outdoors to limit time outside and seek medical attention if they experience symptoms.<\/p>\n
The air quality index for the day is listed as 10-plus \u2014 considered a very high risk to health.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring heavy smoke conditions, everyone\u2019s health is at risk regardless of their age or health status,\u201d Environment Canada said.<\/p>\n