Governor Hochul Announces One Million N95 Masks to be Made Available to New Yorkers as Effects of Canadian Wildfires Continue to Impact Air Quality in New York State
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Issues: Health and Health Care
"Every part of New York State has experienced unhealthy air quality in the last 24 hours as a result of Canadian wildfires, and our number one priority right now is keeping New Yorkers safe. Prolonged exposure to this harmful air will cause negative health impacts, which is why we're making high-quality masks available at high-traffic areas across New York. I am encouraging everyone in impacted regions across the state to stay indoors and reduce your exposure to this harmful smoke until air quality improves."
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