Proposal to let students stay home from school if Hanoi air pollution is at hazardous levels for 3 consecutive days

The Ministry of Health recommends that preschool and primary schools should be considered for closure if the air quality index is at a hazardous level for 3 consecutive days.

The above content is stated in the document recommending prevention and control of the effects of air pollution on health of the Department of Health Environment Management, dated January 7.

Accordingly, the Ministry of Health recommends that when air quality is at hazardous levels (301–500) for 3 consecutive days, kindergartens, nurseries, and primary schools can consider letting students stay home from school. "If it is mandatory to go to school, it is necessary to avoid outdoor activities, switch to indoor activities, or adjust school hours accordingly," the Ministry of Health noted.

The Ministry of Health also advises sensitive people to avoid all outdoor activities and switch to indoor activities. At the same time, close windows and doors to limit and avoid exposure to pollutants, and monitor your health. If acute symptoms such as difficulty breathing, cough, or fever appear, you should immediately go to a medical facility for examination, consultation, and treatment.

At other levels, sensitive groups should reduce or limit outdoor activities to avoid exposure to air pollutants.

This recommendation was made in the context of increasing air pollution in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces in recent days. There were times when the air quality index reached bad and very bad levels, and typically Hanoi became the most polluted city in the world.

To proactively protect people's health, the Ministry of Health has also introduced many measures to prevent and combat the effects of air pollution on health. Thereby helping people, especially those who are sensitive to air pollutants such as children, pregnant women, people with respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and the elderly, have basic knowledge in implementing preventive measures and protecting their health.

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