Doctor on how concerning wildfire smoke is for health
Summary
Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota caused poor air quality in many parts of the Northeast and Midwest United States this week. At the same time, these areas experienced very hot weather, which can add to health risks.Key Facts
- Wildfires in Canada and Minnesota produced smoke that spread to the U.S. Northeast and Midwest.
- Many places in these regions were under air quality alerts due to the smoke.
- The smoke can affect people's health, especially breathing.
- At the same time, these areas faced severe heat.
- The combination of smoke and heat increases health concerns.
- Dr. Céline Gounder reported on this situation for CBS News.
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