The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR District Health Unit) have issued Media Advisory - Air Quality Health Index Moves to High Risk for the City of Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County and Northumberland County. 

“The current smoke plumes from forest fires throughout Ontario and Quebec are leading to worsening air quality, moving the air quality health index to high risk,” said Dr. Natalie Bocking, Medical Officer of Health, and Chief Executive Officer for the HKPR District Health Unit. “For those who may be at risk due to other health reasons we are advising you to please prioritize your health by reducing your exposure.”

Please refer to the Media Advisory for more information.

• HKPR Media Advisory - Air Quality Health Index Moves to High Risk