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The Ministry of Health warned the public against direct exposure to sunlight for long or frequent periods, specifically during peak periods (from 10 am until 4 pm). The official spokesman of the ministry, Dr Abdullah Al-Sanad, said in a message broadcast on social networking sites that direct exposure to sunlight during peak periods may pose a risk to health and may cause sunburn, heat stress, heat stroke, and even muscle laceration.
Al-Sanad advised everyone to avoid going out during that peak period, unless necessary, so as to avoid direct exposure to sunlight while taking preventive measures.
Hospitals across the country dealt with about 33 cases associated with direct exposure to sunlight or high heat-related cases during the first ten days of July.