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Global partnership urges stronger preparation for hot weather during COVID-19 | |
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2020-05-26 | |
发布年 | 2020 |
语种 | 英语 |
国家 | 国际 |
领域 | 地球科学 ; 气候变化 |
正文(英文) | As the Northern hemisphere enters what is expected to be another record-breaking heat season, a global network of health and climate experts supported by WMO have called for stronger preparation to keep people safe in hot weather without increasing the risk of the spread of COVID-19. The ongoing pandemic amplifies the health risks of hot weather for many people, including those also at risk of COVID-19. Countries and communities therefore need to prepare now for a hot summer, according to experts from the Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN). Adjusted communications and outreach strategies will also be needed, as common actions to reduce heat-related illness and death - such as leaving dangerously hot homes for cooler air-conditioned public spaces, home visits to check on vulnerable people, and receiving urgent medical attention for signs of heat stroke - may be impossible or in contradiction to public health recommendations and protocols to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. To help governments and health professionals prepare for these compounding threats to public health, an information series has been developed to help local decision-makers be more informed about how to manage the health risks of hot weather during COVID-19.
The Global Heat Health Information Network is a voluntary partnership of scientists and policy experts convened by the Joint World Health Organization and World Meteorological Organization Office for Climate and Health, and the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Program Office. Collaborating partners include the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Natural Resources Defense Council, C40 Cool Cities Network, as well as academic, public health agencies, and meteorological services from dozens of countries.
Climate Change and Heatwaves Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense as greenhouse gas concentrations lead to a rise in global temperatures, with an increasing toll on human health and health systems. In 2018, vulnerable people over the age of 65 experienced a record 220 million more heatwave exposures, than the average for the baseline of 1986–2005, according to WMO’s Statement on the State of the Global Climate in 2019. COVID-19 interactions with hot weather While environmental conditions likely play a limited role in determining where and when COVID-19 occurs, hot weather can compound impacts and worsen outcomes for COVID-19 patients, could increase transmission rates as people congregate outdoors and in public spaces, and the additional caseload of heat stress patients can place strain on healthcare and other critical systems at a time when many are already at the breaking point. In areas affected by high number of COVID-19 cases, a severe heat event could result in mass casualties and significant health impacts. What actions should be taken? All heat-related illnesses and deaths are preventable, but in the context of COVID-19 approaches should be adapted to local contexts, communications and outreach, and coordination and preparedness are needed. At the government level, heightened coordination and heat preparedness, including reviewing and modifying heat plans and local guidance should be happening now, before the heat season starts. About the Global Heat Health Information Network The Global Heat Health Information Network is an independent, voluntary, and member-driven forum of scientists, practitioners, and policy makers focused on improving capacity to protect populations from the avoidable health risks of extreme heat in a changing climate. The solution-based network promotes the sharing of resources and information, encourages collaborative learning and partnership building between members, and seeks to enhance technical and science based decision tools to better manage heat risks. The initiative is led by the World Health Organization and World Meteorological Organization Joint Office for Climate and Health, and the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Program Office. Join the Network mailing list for monthly Heat Health news, and information on upcoming masterclasses, dialogues and webinars. www.ghhin.org CONTACTS: Jake Thompson, Natural Resources Defense Council,jthompson@nrdc.org Alison Freebairn, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), alison.freebairn@ifrc.org |
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来源平台 | world meteorological organization (wmo) |
文献类型 | 新闻 |
条目标识符 | http://119.78.100.173/C666/handle/2XK7JSWQ/271080 |
专题 | 地球科学 气候变化 |
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