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UK prepares for 1st ever extreme heat ‘red’ alert, scientists warn of dangers to health
Description
July 16, 2022
The U.K. is preparing for extreme heat in the coming days, Britain's Health Secretary Steve Barclay said on Saturday, giving examples of the government and ambulance services putting in extra measures to deal with any increased demand. Officials and scientists alike are worried about the effects on people's health as searing heat sweeps across the country.
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UK prepares for 1st ever extreme heat ‘red’ alert, scientists warn of dangers to health
Description
July 16, 2022
The U.K. is preparing for extreme heat in the coming days, Britain's Health Secretary Steve Barclay said on Saturday, giving examples of the government and ambulance services putting in extra measures to deal with any increased demand. Officials and scientists alike are worried about the effects on people's health as searing heat sweeps across the country.
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