The Ministry of Public Health reveals dust levels exceeding standards in 34 provinces, expecting further increases in 1-2 days. Advising at-risk groups to use Clean Room services, which are available at nearly 1,800 locations nationwide. "Dr. Opas", Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health, revealed that today's PM 2.5 dust values ??exceeded the standard in 34 provinces in Bangkok - the surrounding area and the central region. They exceeded the standard for more than 3 days in a row, a total of 16 provinces. Emergency operations centers have been opened in 4 provinces, expected for 1-2 days. dust increased Recommend checking air quality every day Especially when doing activities outside the home. As for at-risk groups, young children, the elderly, and pregnant women and people with chronic diseases who may have symptoms aggravated by dust Introducing Clean Room services that are already in operation in 27 provinces, totaling 1,796 locations. Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong Permanent Secretary of the Min istry of Public Health Mentioning the situation of small dust particles PM2.5, the Ministry of Public Health by the Emergency Public Health Division Has monitored air quality To manage PM2.5 dust, information as of 7:00 a.m. today (January 10) found that in the country as a whole Air quality is at a good level. Until it began to have an impact on health, there were 34 provinces where the 24-hour average PM 2.5 exceeded the standard by 37.5 micrograms/cubic meter (µg/cubic meter). Of these, there were 16 provinces that exceeded the standard more consecutively. 3 days including 1) Nonthaburi 2) Bangkok 3) Samut Sakhon 4) Samut Prakan 5) Nakhon Pathom 6) Samut Songkhram 7) Ratchaburi 8) Kanchanaburi 9) Pathum Thani 10) Ang Thong 11) Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya 12) Suphanburi 13) Sukhothai 14) Uthai Thani 15) Chainat and 16 ) Singburi and 10 other provinces, the situation has exceeded the standard for 3 days in a row, including Lampang, Lamphun, Uttaradit, Phitsanulok, Phichit, Lopburi, Chachoengsao, Chonburi, Rayon g and Nong Khai. Currently, medical and public health emergency operations centers have been opened in 4 provinces: Phitsanulok, Nonthaburi, Samut Sakhon and Samut Prakan. However, There is no area where the 24-hour average PM 2.5 exceeds the standard in the red level, or 75 micrograms/cubic meter. Dr. Opas further said that during the next 1-2 days, it is expected that the amount of dust will likely increase in many areas. People are asked to monitor the situation by regularly checking dust levels before leaving home or doing activities. To act according to the instructions of the powder paint value. Especially high-risk groups are young children, the elderly, and pregnant women. and people with chronic diseases who may have symptoms aggravated by dust. If necessary, avoid contact with dust or wear a mask for protection. Additionally, please clean your home and various places thoroughly. In high-risk areas, dust-free rooms (Clean Rooms) have been set up, especially educational institutions, nursing homes, a nd Caring for children and the elderly, which is currently available at 1,796 locations in 27 provinces, allows people in at-risk groups to receive services for health safety. You can search for a dust-free room at https://podfoon.anamai.moph.go.th/. -411-Thai news agency Source: Thai News Agency