"New Yorkers to Receive One Million N95 Masks Amid Canadian Wildfire Smoke Concerns"
TL;DR
Governor Hochul announced that one million high-quality N95-style masks will be made available to New Yorkers due to the ongoing Canadian wildfires that continue to impact air quality throughout the state. The masks will be distributed at state-owned facilities in the New York City area and local governments' stockpiles for further distribution to the general public. The Governor urged schools to cancel outdoor activities in impacted regions and encouraged New Yorkers to limit outdoor activity and monitor any negative health impacts.
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