It said companies should provide all premises with air conditioning or fans when the maximum temperature was reached. The Department of Health has also issued health tips to help people keep cool and avoid heat-related illnesses. These include staying in the shade or indoors - especially between the hours of 11am and 3pm, using a minimum of factor 15 sunscreen, covering up when in the sun and drinking far more water.
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