Doctor reminding Sask. Country Thunder patrons to watch for smoke and heat exposure
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With Country Thunder Saskatchewan upon us once again this weekend venue goers are being reminded to watch for heat and smoke related symptoms.
With Country Thunder Saskatchewan upon us once again this weekend venue goers are being reminded to watch for heat and smoke related symptoms.
Air quality alerts remain in effect across much of southern Saskatchewan on Friday with wildfire smoke in the area, medical health officer Dr. Maurice Hennink said those with underlying respiratory conditions are at the greatest risk.
“I also think that in these conditions strenuous exercise outdoors is not advised, people need to be aware and take their medications if they are on any, Hennink said.
Hennink added that if you are feeling negative effects from the smoke to stay indoors.
“Even wearing a mask would help filter out some of the particle matter from the smoke, if you have ways of being indoors at the facility [Country Thunder] certainly do that.”
Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-twenties during the day throughout the weekend but Dr. Hennink said that does not eliminate the risk of heat stroke as much as some might think.
“Heat stroke is less likely under these conditions but it really depends on the amount of exposure and timing and so on,” Hennink said.
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