New York issues health alert urging residents to 'limit outdoor activity' just days before World Cup final

New York issues health alert urging residents to 'limit outdoor activity' just days before World Cup final

New York has issued a health alert urging residents to "limit outdoor activity" just days before the World Cup final. Haze from wildfires in Canada is choking the city, with officials urging people to "consider preventative measures to protect themselves". The New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is set to host the final on Sunday night at 8pm between Spain and Argentina. The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued a statement regarding the wildfires. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say It read: "Wildfires in Canada may impact New York City air quality starting today. Air quality indices are forecasted to reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (orange) levels but could spike up to Unhealthy for All (red). Air quality levels may fluctuate. "All New Yorkers should limit strenuous and prolonged (more than one hour) outdoor activities. Sensitive individuals should avoid unnecessary outdoor activities. "Everyone should monitor the news and sign up for Notify NYC messages for updates, as conditions are changing." Some footballers have already been affected by the smoke-filled skies and scorching hot temperatures. LATEST SPORTS NEWS Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham issue statements after England's World Cup collapse Rory McIlroy frustrated by Royal Birkdale course after poor first round in The Open Thomas Tuchel blames English 'DNA' for World Cup defeat to Argentina The National Women's Soccer League match between Gotham FC and Washington Spirit on Wednesday night went ahead, despite an orange haze in the sky. Washington Spirit's Trinity Rodman felt the game should not have gone ahead, saying: "Not to make excuses at all, but I think on both sides we were all like, 'another break, another break, another break'." The New York New Jersey Stadium is an open-air venue, which holds more than 80,000 fans. At this current stage, there is no suggestion the final will be postponed or cancelled. This year's final will se