The wildfires in Canada have produced smoke that has reached from Alabama to New York and has caused air quality to deplete. This has caused a rise in the demand for N95 masks, widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic. Doctors and medical professionals have recommended wearing N95 masks, which will filter out 95% of the smoke's tiny, airborne particles. - New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has said 1 million N95 masks will be made available to the public in the state.
- Armbrust Americans, a manufacturer of the masks, has seen the demand for masks surge in the past week.
- Short-term exposure to the particles without a mask can cause irritation to the eyes, nose, and throat, can raise the risk of asthma attacks, and exacerbate cardiovascular conditions.
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