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Okanagan schools take measures to reduce smoke exposure during the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 pandemic, but severe smoke is forcing most people indoors.The Okanagan-Skaha school district says schools will limit smoke exposure by allowing students who are sensitive to smoke to remain indoors during lunch and break times, according to a statement on its website.School staff are also closing exterior doors and windows to utilize filtered ventilation systems, rescheduling outdoor activities like physical education (PE) and closely monitoring students with asthma and other breathing conditions, the school district says.