Cyprus’ ground stations in the Air Quality Monitoring Network have detected an unusually high concentration of dust in the air.
To that end, the government has issued a warning, explaining how the vulnerable groups (like children, older persons, and others with comorbidities) – should stay in shelter and away from dust.
They further added that the dust contains several micro particles, which if breathed in will have a detrimental effect on human health.
The warning also urged employers to take adequate technological and organizational measures – especially for those employees who work in open spaces.
Dust is this case refers to any particulate matter in the air that has a diameter of less than 10 μm.