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sensitive groups
Coverage of sensitive groups in the Nexus archive.
- Air quality alert issued for Mecklenburg County
An air quality alert (Code Orange) was issued for Mecklenburg County from July 2 until 8 p.m., advising sensitive groups to avoid heavy outdoor exertion. The alert follows heat advisories with heat index values of 105-108 degrees, raising risks of heat-related illness.
- Health experts remind sensitive groups about current air quality
Health experts are urging sensitive groups to be cautious due to poor air quality in Colorado caused by local wildfires and larger fires in Utah and Nevada. The haze affecting the region is linked to both small and major wildfires burning nearby.