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Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Climate
- Miami Herald
Hundreds of Thousands Told To Avoid Driving
Hundreds of thousands of people in Colorado have been urged to avoid driving gas and diesel vehicles on Thursday amid an air pollution warning. The Colorado Department of Public Health (CDPHE) issued an Ozone Action Day alert, meaning that ground-level ozone concentrations are forecast to reach dangerous levels that could pose a risk to sensitive groups and the general public. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned that high ozone levels in the state on Thursday risk "increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma." It added: "Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion." The Ozone Action Day alert is in force until 4 p.m. in Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, Arapahoe, Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld counties. The NWS said that "hot and stagnant conditions will allow ozone to reach the unhealthy for sensitive groups category." It added: "If possible, please help up reduce ozone pollution by limiting driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m." The CDPHE said that people who are "unusually sensitive" to ozone should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exercise, and that everyone else should consider reducing outdoor activity. Meanwhile, an air quality alert has also been issued for Atlanta on Thursday. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Environmental Protection Division issued a Code Orange alert, meaning outdoor air quality is likely to be unhealthy for certain people. "Children, people who are sensitive to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon or early evening when ozone concentrations are highest," a statement issued by NWS said. The CDPHE said on its website: "Ground-level ozone is an air pollution problem that impacts the health of all Coloradans. Exposure can cause acute respiratory problems and trigger asthma attacks. During Ozone Action alerts, avoid rigorous outdoor activity during the heat of the day. Prolonged exposure can cause long-lasting damage to your lungs. "You can make a difference by doing your part to improve air quality along Denver's Front Range. Even during periods of wildfire smoke, reducing your personal emissions can help decrease ozone production. Combining or skipping just two car trips a week has a positive impact on our air quality." Jonathan Grigg, professor of pediatric respiratory and environmental medicine at Queen Mary, University of London, told Newsweek previously that there are "very clear links" between inhaling particles and earlier death from both respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. He added: "There are vulnerable groups and classically they are children because they've got an extra issue to do with their lungs developing, whereas our lungs are not developing as adults." Air quality warnings are updated regularly by the Environmental Protection Agency and NWS. Residents in affected areas can access real-time forecasts and health guidance via and local agencies as conditions develop. Related Articles Fake Psychologist Who Worked Government Jobs for Years Sentenced to PrisonBarry Morphew Indicted in Murder of Wife: What to KnowMap Shows Democrat States Rolling Back Health Care Benefits for Immigrants'Unintended Consequences' Put Forever Chemical in US Air for First Time 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Climate
- Newsweek
Hundreds of Thousands Told To Avoid Driving
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Hundreds of thousands of people in Colorado have been urged to avoid driving gas and diesel vehicles on Thursday amid an air pollution warning. The Colorado Department of Public Health (CDPHE) issued an Ozone Action Day alert, meaning that ground-level ozone concentrations are forecast to reach dangerous levels that could pose a risk to sensitive groups and the general public. Why It Matters The National Weather Service (NWS) warned that high ozone levels in the state on Thursday risk "increasing likelihood of respiratory symptoms and breathing discomfort in active children and adults and people with lung disease, such as asthma." It added: "Active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion." A groundskeeper waters the ground at a baseball stadium in Denver, Colorado, earlier this month amid soaring temperatures. A groundskeeper waters the ground at a baseball stadium in Denver, Colorado, earlier this month amid soaring temperatures. David Zalubowski/AP What To Know The Ozone Action Day alert is in force until 4 p.m. in Douglas, Jefferson, Denver, Arapahoe, Adams, Broomfield, Boulder, Larimer, and Weld counties. The NWS said that "hot and stagnant conditions will allow ozone to reach the unhealthy for sensitive groups category." It added: "If possible, please help up reduce ozone pollution by limiting driving gas and diesel-powered vehicles until at least 4 p.m." The CDPHE said that people who are "unusually sensitive" to ozone should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exercise, and that everyone else should consider reducing outdoor activity. Meanwhile, an air quality alert has also been issued for Atlanta on Thursday. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Environmental Protection Division issued a Code Orange alert, meaning outdoor air quality is likely to be unhealthy for certain people. "Children, people who are sensitive to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon or early evening when ozone concentrations are highest," a statement issued by NWS said. What People Are Saying The CDPHE said on its website: "Ground-level ozone is an air pollution problem that impacts the health of all Coloradans. Exposure can cause acute respiratory problems and trigger asthma attacks. During Ozone Action alerts, avoid rigorous outdoor activity during the heat of the day. Prolonged exposure can cause long-lasting damage to your lungs. "You can make a difference by doing your part to improve air quality along Denver's Front Range. Even during periods of wildfire smoke, reducing your personal emissions can help decrease ozone production. Combining or skipping just two car trips a week has a positive impact on our air quality." Jonathan Grigg, professor of pediatric respiratory and environmental medicine at Queen Mary, University of London, told Newsweek previously that there are "very clear links" between inhaling particles and earlier death from both respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. He added: "There are vulnerable groups and classically they are children because they've got an extra issue to do with their lungs developing, whereas our lungs are not developing as adults." What Happens Next Air quality warnings are updated regularly by the Environmental Protection Agency and NWS. Residents in affected areas can access real-time forecasts and health guidance via and local agencies as conditions develop.
CBS News
13-06-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Colorado confirms 15 cases of the measles
A Boulder County resident has contracted the measles, according to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. This is Colorado's 15th case of the disease. Boulder County Public Health says the patient is a fully vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Europe. Europe is dealing with a large number of cases. Health officials say anyone visiting these four locations may have come in contact with the person who later came down with measles: Market Building, 1400 16th Street, Denver: June 3-6 RTD Flatiron Flyer, Denver to Boulder: June 3 & 6 Little Finch Coffee Shop, 16th Street, Denver: June 4 & 5 Whole Foods, 1701 Wewatta Street, Denver: June 4 Rosetta Hall, 1109 Walnut Street, Boulder: June 6 Illustration of the measles morbillivirus. This contagious virus belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family and causes measles RUSLANAS BARANAUSKAS/SCIENCE PHO Other cases have been connected to an out-of-state traveler who arrived at Denver International Airport. The CDPHE said 2025 marks the highest increase and confirmation of reported measles cases in Colorado since 2014. Officials said that the best protection is the measles, mumps, and rubella or MMR vaccine. They added that, in rare cases, people who have been vaccinated can still contract the measles, but their symptoms are milder and they are less likely to spread it to others. Anyone experiencing symptoms is encouraged to call their healthcare provider or hospital before visiting to avoid exposing others.
CBS News
11-06-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Colorado confirms 14 cases of measles across the state
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has confirmed 14 cases of measles across the state. The majority of those are linked to an out-of-state traveler who flew while infectious and arrived at Denver International Airport last month. The latest case is linked to the out-of-state traveler who was exposed at the airport on May 13. That person is described as an unvaccinated adult from Arapahoe County. Illustration of the measles morbillivirus. RUSLANAS BARANAUSKAS/SCIENCE PHO The thirteenth case was reported to the CDPHE on June 9 as a child under the age of 5 from El Paso County and had traveled to Canada with family. The CDPHE said 2025 marks the highest increase and confirmation of reported measles cases in Colorado since 2014. Officials said that the best protection is the measles, mumps, and rubella or MMR vaccine. They added that, in rare cases, people who have been vaccinated can still contract the measles, but their symptoms are milder and they are less likely to spread it to others. Anyone experiencing symptoms is encouraged to call their healthcare provider or hospital before visiting to avoid exposing others.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
2 new measles cases announced in Colorado: Exposure locations, current number of cases
DENVER (KDVR) — Two new measles cases have been announced in Colorado, this time in El Paso and Arapahoe counties. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said in the El Paso County case, a child under the age of 5 years old has a confirmed case of measles after traveling with family to Ontario, Canada, where there is an ongoing measles outbreak. The child has one dose of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, CDPHE said. Measles outbreaks in Michigan and Pennsylvania end, while Texas logs just 4 new cases The second case involves an unvaccinated Arapahoe County adult. The person was at Denver International Airport on Tuesday, May 13, which is during the exposure period from a Turkish Airlines passenger who flew while infectious and landed at DIA. This brings the total number of measles cases to 14 in the state, with Arapahoe, Denver and El Paso counties each having four cases, and Pueblo and Archuleta counties each having one. Here are the possible exposure locations for measles from the newly announced cases. Anyone who was there should monitor for symptoms for 21 days after exposure and avoid public gatherings or high-risk settings. Location Date/time When symptoms may develop Powers Pointe Urgent Care5607 Barnes RoadColorado Springs, CO 80917 Tuesday, June 39:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Through June 24 HCA HealthONE Aurora (Medical Center of Aurora) Emergency Department1501 S. Potomac CO 80012 Thursday, June 54:55 – 10:05 p.m. Through June 26 Safeway1200 S. Buckley RoadAurora, CO 80017 Friday, June 64 – 6:15 p.m. Through June 27 St. Francis Medical Center Emergency Department6001 E. Woodmen RoadColorado Springs, CO 80923 Saturday, June 79:30 – 10:50 a.m. Through June 28 UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital Emergency Department12605 E. 16th CO 80045 Saturday, June 72 – 4:10 p.m. Through June 28 There are further exposure locations in Aurora, Colorado Springs, Denver, Evergreen, Glendale, Grand Junction, Greenwood Village and Windsor. All locations and time frames have been listed on CDPHE's website here. Anyone who was at the above locations during the exposure window and develops symptoms should immediately contact their health provider by phone. If you do not have a provider, call urgent care or an emergency department and explain your measles exposure. Calling ahead helps limit further exposures. Measles vaccination rates drop after COVID-19 pandemic in counties across the US Measles is highly contagious and can spread through the air via coughs and sneezes. The disease can remain in the air up to two hours after the person has left. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is through the MMR vaccine, according to CDPHE. Two doses of the MMR vaccination are about 97% effective in preventing measles, CDPHE has repeatedly stated. 'In rare cases, people who are vaccinated can still get measles, but their symptoms are usually milder, and they are less likely to spread it to others,' CDPHE explained in a release. About 93.7% of Colorado children have the MMR vaccination, which protects against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella. That's below the goal threshold of 95% for community immunity. Coloradans can check their own or their child's immunization records through the state's Immunization Information System public portal. If your provider has not reported vaccines, some records may be incomplete. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
