Tegucigalpa, Honduras.
He Center for Atmospheric, Oceanographic and Seismic Studies (Cenaos) reported this Friday that the remainder of the Sahara dust It will continue next week, so they call on the population to continue taking the necessary measures.
“The dust cloud that entered will be leaving the country from tomorrow Saturday, however, the remnants of the particles of the dust next week, although they will not be as noticeable as this week, “Francisco Argeñal Pinto de Cenaos told the media.
So it is necessary that citizens take preventive measures using masks and protective glasses. Also, don’t forget to cover food.
Also read: COVID-19 positives among those most affected by dust from the Sahara
According to experts, this phenomenon carries bacteria, viruses, pathogens and chemicals that affect the health of the population.
The above produces respiratory diseases, eye irritations and skin allergies. The most affected people are those with bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, older adults, pregnant women, and children.
The patients of COVID-19 they must be even more careful with their health to avoid getting worse.
The Permanent Commission of Contingencies (Copeco) explained that the concentration of dust could produce a change of color of the air, making it darker, also the dust particles will reduce the conditions for cloud formation and precipitation.
Sahara Dust travels at least 10,000 kilometers to reach America, generally it remains at 9,000 meters high but the cloud tends to drop in some cases.
– .
