Preventing heat stroke and also, maintaining “the new normal” lifestyle

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With the advent of the novel coronavirus, it is important to follow the 3 basic points of “the new normal lifestyle” (新しい生活様式-Atarashii Seikatsu Youshiki), which are:

1. Maintain social distancing
2. Wear a mask
3. Wash your hands and avoid closed and crowded places

With high summer temperatures, the risk of heat stroke increases due to the use of masks.  Observe the following points to avoid heatstroke and at the same time maintain the new normal lifestyle

1. Remove the mask depending on the situation

• If you are in an environment where it is possible to maintain a distance of more than 2m from other people, remove the mask.
• While wearing the mask, avoid intense exercise. And, depending on the situation, keep a distance of more than 2 meters from other people, remove your mask and rest.
• Be cautious when wearing masks especially on hot and humid days.

2. Avoid hot environments

• Circulate the air well when you are indoors and use the air conditioner to control the temperature.
• Wear cool clothes and wear hats or umbrellas for sunny days and, if you’re not feeling well, stay home and rest, if it gets too hot, go to cool places.

3. Stay well hydrated

• Hydrate yourself even if you are not thirsty.
• Take around 1.2 liters of water daily.
• If you have sweat a lot, take minerals (drinks with electrolyte,etc.).

4. Take care of your health daily

• Measure your body temperature regularly and check your health condition every morning.
• When you are sick, stay indoors and rest.
• To prepare for the heat, do physical activities for 30 minutes daily whenever possible.
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Reference:

Ministry of Environment homepage (Kankyosho – 環境省)

https://www.wbgt.env.go.jp/

Homepage of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (Kosei Rodosho – 厚生労働省)

https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000121431_coronanettyuu.html

Homepage of the Organization for the Training of Technical Interns (Gaikokujin Gino Jishu Kiko – 外国人技能実習機構)

https://www.otit.go.jp/heatstroke/