The Ministry of Health directed some advice to citizens, through an official statement, in order to avoid the risk of heat stroke, coinciding with the hot wave that the country is going through at the present time.
Tips for citizens to avoid the risk of heat stroke:
Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesperson forMinistry of Health and Populationthat high Temperatures For a long time, people have been exposed to an increased risk of heat stroke and heat stress.
He advised citizens to drink a lot of water or liquids in sufficient quantity, and also to avoid being in poorly ventilated places, and also to wear loose, light-coloured cotton clothes.
Patients with chronic diseases should not be exposed to the intense sun, avoid walking in the sun for long distances, take lukewarm water, and use protective hats to prevent direct exposure to the sun.
As these tips included, children should be protected from playing during the sun, because they are less resistant than adults, with plenty of water, and when feeling tired, a person should rest in a well-ventilated and shaded place.