Alcover registers high ozone levels

Reducing intense outdoor physical activity is recommended for vulnerable populations in Alcover.

Generic image of an air quality measurement device.
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Generic image of an air quality measurement device.

High ozone levels have been detected in Alcover this Sunday, exceeding the information threshold and affecting vulnerable populations.

Ozone levels in Alcover reached elevated values this Sunday at midday, specifically at 1:00 PM. Air quality monitoring data indicates that the information threshold of 180 µg/m³ has been surpassed.
This situation leads to recommendations for the most sensitive population, which includes individuals with heart or respiratory conditions, infants, preschool children, and pregnant women. They are advised to reduce intense physical exercise, especially if performed outdoors.
Health authorities also extend this advice to nursing homes and organizations that arrange activities for children, the elderly, or sports. It is requested to limit activities involving intense physical exertion outdoors while the ozone information threshold in the municipality remains exceeded.