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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