Air quality warning for West Midlands with people warned not to exercise

Residents are warned to consider reducing outdoor activity.

The Met Office, have warned that the air quality index in the West Midlands has dropped.

The air quality index is currently 9, which has dropped compared to yesterday (November 7).

Residents are warned to consider reducing outdoor activity.

A spokesperson said: “Anyone experiencing discomfort such as sore eyes, a cough or a sore throat should consider reducing activity, particularly outdoors. The pollution particles are small enough to enter the blood stream.”

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