The WHO says that at the moment there are no effects on health from the spread of volcanic ash
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Channel: United Nations · 2010 · News & Politics
United Nations, New York, 20 April 2010 - The World Health Organization (WHO) says that at the moment there are no effects on health from the spread of volcanic ash, except for people in the vicinity of the volcano in Iceland. There, says WHO, the very coarse particles are causing a lot of irritation and people have to take precautions including using goggles and masks and remaining indoors as much as possible. WHO adds that in the rest of Europe, the pollution has not arrived at ground level and, so far, air quality in European cities is within normal range. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has also issued a question and answer press release on the spread of the volcanic ash and you can find that in my office. And this afternoon, the Secretary-General will meet with the Secretary-General and the President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Organization has 9 Volcanic Ash Advisory Centers across the world.
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