Many New Yorkers seen outside were wearing masks Wednesday, in scenes reminiscent of the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite New York City having some of the worst air quality in the world, the City That Never Sleeps isn't stopping, with plenty of New Yorkers trying to carry on with their day as normal. FOX 5 New York's Teresa Priolo hit the streets to find out how today's smoky conditions is changing people's daily routine.
The city is known for being walkable, but the streets were much emptier than usual Wednesday as many people opted to try and stay indoors as much as possible, to stay safe from the haze and smoke from the Canadian wildfires.Young, old, infants and athletes reworked their plans to avoid the smoke, with those who dared to go out wearing masks in an eerie echo of the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Cancellations and changes of plans ruled the day, with field trips and recesses canceled at the city's schools. Sports practices were either relocated or postponed.of her one-woman show Prima Facie on Broadway Wednesday afternoon due to breathing problems.that I have read and agree
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