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Maryland Department of Health urges Marylanders to follow safety tips to avoid heat-related illness this summer

Posted on July 7, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With hot and humid conditions becoming more common across the state, the Maryland Department of Health is urging Marylanders to follow safety tips and take precautions to avoid illness during periods of extreme heat. “We remind Marylanders to take precautions to avoid any heat-related illnesses this summer. This includes heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. On extremely hot […]

Baltimore County man becomes Maryland’s first heat-related death of 2022

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Health on Wednesday announced the first reported heat-related death of 2022 in Maryland. The death occurred in Baltimore County and the decedent was a 65-year-old male. “As this tragedy shows, heat-related illness, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke, can result in serious ailments and even death,” said Deputy Secretary for Public Health Dr. Jinlene Chan. […]