Hot weather warning issued for parts of the country

6 Aug 2020 03:26 PM

Public Health England issues a heat-health warning as the Met Office forecasts high temperatures.

With hot weather arriving at the end of this week, Public Health England (PHE) has issued advice for staying safe.

Parts of the country are likely to feel very warm and there will be pockets of very high temperatures in the East of England, London, Southeast England and the Southwest. The spell of hot weather is expected to continue into next week.

Ishani Kar-Purkayastha, Consultant in Public Health at Public Health England, yesterday said:

Many of us welcome warmer weather, but some people may find it more difficult to cope. People recovering from COVID-19 at home, those who are self-isolating, older people and people with underlying health conditions are all more vulnerable during hot weather.

This summer, many of us are spending more time at home due to COVID-19. A lot of homes can overheat, so it’s important we continue to check on older people and those with underlying health conditions, particularly if they’re living alone and may be socially isolated.

If you need to provide care to someone at risk from hot weather, follow government guidance on how to do this safely. The most important advice is to ensure they stay hydrated, keep cool and know how to keep their homes cool.

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