Air monitoring continues in East Palestine after the crews released a number of toxic chemicals in what officials called a 'controlled explosion' last week.
irritate the skin, nose, eyes and throat, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
"Now that we are entering into a longer-term phase of this, people are going to be concerned about the long-term chronic exposure that comes at lower levels," said Karen Dannemiller, a professor at Ohio State University who studies indoor air quality.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Health concerns grow in East Palestine, Ohio, after train derailmentAir monitoring continues in East Palestine after the crews released a number of toxic chemicals in what officials called a 'controlled explosion' last week.
Read more »
East Palestine Residents Report Health Problems After Ohio Train DerailmentLocals say they have suffered from a range of health issues, while some pets have died, amid fears that the accident has infected the area with toxic chemicals.
Read more »
Norfolk Southern pledges support for East Palestine as air quality testing continues following derailmentDespite the EPA’s testing, there are still many concerns about the long-term health consequences of the event.
Read more »
Health concerns grow in East Palestine, Ohio, after train derailmentAir monitoring continues in East Palestine after the crews released a number of toxic chemicals in what officials called a 'controlled explosion' last week.
Read more »
Some residents in East Palestine worry about health after experiencing headaches, dizzinessPeople in East Palestine and in neighboring communities are worried about their health as cleanup continues at the site of the train derailment and controlled chemical burn.
Read more »
East Palestine derailment: Chemicals appear to pose low risk of health hazards, state officials sayHowever, Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, the director of the Ohio Department of Health, recommended that people around the area near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border should use bottled water while municipal water sources are tested.
Read more »