With high temperatures in the forecast this week, the region's health unit is urging everyone to protect themselves from the heat.
The Middlesex-London Health Unit has issued a heat alert for Wednesday with temperatures expected to reach a high of 31 C before the dropping below 30 C on Thursday. However, with hot weather expected to return at the end of the week, the health unit has issued an extended heat warning that will remain in effect from Friday until Monday.
“We’re reminding the community to take the steps that will protect their families, their neighbours and themselves from the effects of the heat,” said Public Health Inspector Randy Walker in a news release. “We continue to recommend covering exposed skin, wearing a hat, drinking plenty of water, but we’re also still in the midst of the pandemic so we also need to keep two metres apart and wear a mask when physical distancing is challenging.”
The health unit said anyone who finds themselves suffering from a heat-related illness should seek medical attention immediately by calling 911 or going to the nearest emergency department.
