The center advised citizens and residents to put on medical masks or use a wet towel or gauze during sand storms, if they are outside home or when necessary, meanwhile placing particular emphasis on the necessity of changing the masks every now and then. As for asthma and respiratory tract patients, they were advised not to leave their houses under such weather conditions, unless necessary, and to follow their doctor's directives precisely, as well as taking medicine against asthma as per the doctor's prescriptions. With regard to those who have undergone surgeries on the eye or nose, they were advised to be more vigilant and avoid going out under such weather.
The MOH called upon citizens to head to the nearest health center or emergency section should any contingency take place. Besides, it advised vehicle drivers to close windows while driving under such dusty weather and adjust the air conditioner at a suitable temperature, if necessary.
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