CNN: 5 million children to get face masks as New Delhi battles heavy pollution

India’s capital, New Delhi, experienced as high as 743 particles of atmospheric particulate matter per cubic meter this Friday afternoon, making it the most polluted city in the world. Any level over 100 particles is considered unhealthy. The Chief Health Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, states that the city will distribute 5 million face masks to children. If levels remain this high, the city also plans to shut down schools and implement the odd-even car rule, where cars with odd and even number plates can drive on alternate days.

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