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ACT PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: Possible thunderstorm asthma event today
Date: November 23, 2020
The ACT Health Directorate is warning of the potential for a thunderstorm asthma event today (Monday 23 November 2020). The warning comes as we see elevated pollen levels and the possibility of severe thunderstorms over the next two days, increasing the risk of a thunderstorm asthma event. Thunderstorm asthma can be triggered by a combination of high grass pollen levels and a particular type of thunderstorm, which causes some people to develop severe asthma symptoms over a short period of time.
PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT: Possible thunderstorm asthma event over the next two days
Date: November 11, 2020
Today the ACT Health Directorate is warning of the potential for a thunderstorm asthma event in the ACT region on Thursday, 12 November and Friday, 13 November 2020. The warning comes as we see elevated pollen levels and the possibility of severe thunderstorms over the next two days, increasing the risk of a thunderstorm asthma event. Thunderstorm asthma can be triggered by a combination of high grass pollen levels and a particular type of thunderstorm, which causes some people to develop severe asthma symptoms over a short period of time.
COVID-19 Resources and information
Date: September 17, 2020
Capital Health Network (CHN) is supporting primary health care professionals and our key stakeholders in the ACT in response to COVID-19. Please view our COVID-19 Resources page for more information.