Health & Fitness
Air Quality Alert Issued In Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health issued a Code Orange declaration for Thursday. Strenuous outdoor activity should be limited.
PHILADELPHIA — An air quality alert has been issued for Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health declared Thursday a Code Orange Ozone Action Day in Philadelphia.
Officials said outdoor, strenuous activities should be limited during the day.
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According to the department's website, the city's air quality is moderate, which means it is acceptable, but there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
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