Air Quality Thursday: Code Red?

[Anonymous]

My air purifier has debuted a new color, purple. It’s a level beyond red that means “dirty air”

[Anonymous]

We got a text that our ES will have indoor recess. I would rather have them stuck indoors at school than at my house, so they will keep going. But I might drive them to school rather than stand outside waiting for the bus tomorrow

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Some unofficial weather stations were measuring more than 150 today (which is the threshold for Code Red).

You can call the school and ask, but they might have the kids stay indoors all day. If you want to keep your kids home, you can also do that.

My kids and my husband all have asthma. We're staying home if it's Code Red.

MCPS gyms do not have AC so I agree it would be prudent to stay home.

They don’t do indoor recess in the gym - there are gym classes there at the time.

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Anonymous wrote:We got a text that our ES will have indoor recess. I would rather have them stuck indoors at school than at my house, so they will keep going. But I might drive them to school rather than stand outside waiting for the bus tomorrow

Adding to air pollution to avoid air pollution

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Some unofficial weather stations were measuring more than 150 today (which is the threshold for Code Red).

You can call the school and ask, but they might have the kids stay indoors all day. If you want to keep your kids home, you can also do that.

My kids and my husband all have asthma. We're staying home if it's Code Red.

MCPS gyms do not have AC so I agree it would be prudent to stay home.

I do recess duty and I haven't heard from my school yet.

Gym isn't an option as there are PE classes during other kids' recess times.

I hope we do indoor recess at least.

I thought schools had AC?

Lots of gyms have minimal to no AC. They can get hot in spring and fall.

[Anonymous]

What about high school graduation? Whitman graduation is tomorrow at 9am at the school

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What about high school graduation? Whitman graduation is tomorrow at 9am at the school

A few hours won't kill you. It won't have any long term impact.

You'll be slightly uncomfortable for a few hours. That's it

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Anonymous wrote:What about high school graduation? Whitman graduation is tomorrow at 9am at the school

A few hours won't kill you. It won't have any long term impact.

You'll be slightly uncomfortable for a few hours. That's it

That's just plain wrong on the facts, especially if you have lung or heart/circulatory problems.

https://www.airnow.gov/aqi/aqi-basics/extremely-high-levels-of-pm25/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:What about high school graduation? Whitman graduation is tomorrow at 9am at the school

A few hours won't kill you. It won't have any long term impact.

You'll be slightly uncomfortable for a few hours. That's it

That's just plain wrong on the facts, especially if you have lung or heart/circulatory problems.

https://www.airnow.gov/aqi/aqi-basics/extremely-high-levels-of-pm25/

Also, wear an N95.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What are the chances of an 8th grade Six Flags trip happening on Friday?

No chance.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What about high school graduation? Whitman graduation is tomorrow at 9am at the school

A few hours won't kill you. It won't have any long term impact.

You'll be slightly uncomfortable for a few hours. That's it

This. Seriously. I hope they don't cancel high school graduation for this. People who are concerned can wear a mask. Or stay home and watch a live stream.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What about high school graduation? Whitman graduation is tomorrow at 9am at the school

A few hours won't kill you. It won't have any long term impact.

You'll be slightly uncomfortable for a few hours. That's it

This. Seriously. I hope they don't cancel high school graduation for this. People who are concerned can wear a mask. Or stay home and watch a live stream.

People who are graduating can't stay home and watch a live stream.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:What about high school graduation? Whitman graduation is tomorrow at 9am at the school

A few hours won't kill you. It won't have any long term impact.

You'll be slightly uncomfortable for a few hours. That's it

This. Seriously. I hope they don't cancel high school graduation for this. People who are concerned can wear a mask. Or stay home and watch a live stream.

People who are graduating can't stay home and watch a live stream.

They can wear their KN95 or N95 masks. If they cancel high school graduation, when do you think they'll reschedule it for? Unlikely it even happens or it will be a depressing virtual event. Let the kids have their graduation.

[Anonymous]

Does air pollution increase the risk of COVID?

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Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:What about high school graduation? Whitman graduation is tomorrow at 9am at the school

A few hours won't kill you. It won't have any long term impact.

You'll be slightly uncomfortable for a few hours. That's it

This. Seriously. I hope they don't cancel high school graduation for this. People who are concerned can wear a mask. Or stay home and watch a live stream.

People who are graduating can't stay home and watch a live stream.

^^^Neither can faculty or staff who are participating in the graduation ceremony. I don't know what MCPS should do, but I do know that people who say the effects of PM2.5 is "slightly uncomfortable for a few hours" either don't know what they're talking about or are purposely minimizing the problem.