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THE Iloilo City Government is implementing a “heat stroke break” policy to protect traffic enforcers and workers under the scorching heat of the sun from related sickness.“As the city continues to experience heat waves, I have instructed the department heads with personnel such as street sweepers and traffic aides to adjust or shorten their time on the field,” Mayor Jerry Treñas said.General Services Officer Engr.
Althea Tampos cautioned on indicators and immediate treatment in case of heat stroke, which occurs when the body is overheating and cannot cool down due to prolonged exposure to extremely high temperatures or physical overexertion.Symptoms are headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, flushed hot and dry skin, extremely thirsty and dehydrated, dry and swollen tongue, and body temperature reaching over 40 degrees Celsius.
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