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About Respro® UK Ltd

Respro® Masks: Cycle masks, motorcycle masks and allergy masks. External wear for internal protection.

Respro® Masks FAQ: Can I Wash The Filter?

The filter material may be washed, but ordinarily we recommend ‘hand washing’. Machine washing can be somewhat vigorous which can abraid the material by being washed with other garments. Some washing powders also contain fragrance additives which the filter will certainly pick up. … Continue reading

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Many European countries’ air pollutant emissions above legal limits

Air pollutant emissions in the EU continue to exceed legal limits, according to a report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) published today. Preliminary data for 2013 shows that ten EU Member States exceeded one or more of their emission … Continue reading

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South Korea reports seventh death from MERS virus

South Korea’s health ministry said on Tuesday a patient infected with the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus has died, becoming the seventh fatality in an outbreak that began in May. The ministry said there were eight new cases of … Continue reading

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Mers South Korea: WHO says more cases anticipated

South Korea’s outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome is “large and complex” and more cases are expected, World Health Organization experts say. But while it was premature to declare the outbreak over, the WHO said it had “found no evidence” … Continue reading

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Unhealthy air quality forecast Thursday and Friday

Air pollution is forecast Thursday to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, including children, the elderly, and people with asthma, heart disease or lung disease. The Maryland Department of the Environment has issued a “Code Orange” alert across the Baltimore … Continue reading

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Chile’s Copa América: Pollution worries hang in the air

As South America’s football heroes jet into Chile for the Copa América, a dark cloud is hanging over two host cities where air pollution alerts are worrying organizers and fans. With just days to go to the continental championship which … Continue reading

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Czech air pollution among worst in EU

The quality of air in the Czech Republic lags behind the average of the EU mainly due to the emissions of greenhouse gases which are the fifth worst in the EU, daily Lidove noviny (LN) writes yesterday. “An improvement in … Continue reading

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Far away forest fires make skies hazy over Winnipeg

The hazy sky over Winnipeg Monday is courtesy dozens of forest fires burning hundreds of kilometers away. There are at least two “hot spots” in Northern Manitoba, with another 20-plus forest fires burning in Saskatchewan. The Air Quality Health Index … Continue reading

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