Health risk from ash ‘unclear’ say experts

HEALTH experts admitted yesterday that they did not know the health risks arising from the volcanic ash cloud spreading across Europe.

Health risk from ash ‘unclear’ say experts

“It is unclear what exact health risks there would be from the ash cloud but Europeans should try to stay indoors if ash from Iceland’s volcano starts raining down from the sky,” said WHO spokesman David Epstein.

The Asthma Society of Ireland (ASI) advised those who suffer asthma to remain vigilant but said there was no need for undue concern at the moment.

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