Cyprus recorded the hottest June in 23 years, with inland temperatures reaching an infernal 43.6 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, and expected to rise further to a record 44C on Thursday. The Met Office issued an Orange Alert saying that maximum temperatures on Thursday are expected to reach around 43-44 degrees Celsius over the central plain … Read more
Parents of children with haematological and oncological conditions are concerned about the construction works planned at Makareio Hospital. They argue that building near clinics treating immunocompromised patients can be extremely dangerous. The Cyprus Pediatric Society warns of the risks, specifically mentioning the potential increase in hospital fungal infections, such as aspergillosis. Despite opposition from parents and medical professionals, the Health Insurance Organisation (HIO) has suggested relocating the Pediatric Oncology Clinic temporarily to another part of the hospital, which is not seen as a suitable solution. The decision to upgrade Makareio Hospital instead of building a new, modern hospital has been made without consulting those directly involved, raising concerns about the safety and health of the children undergoing treatment. The focus should be on prioritizing the health and well-being of these vulnerable patients.
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The Met Office issued a yellow warning for extreme high temperatures on Tuesday, with temperatures expected to reach around 42 degrees Celsius in inland areas. The forestry department also announced a red alert for the risk of forest fires erupting and spreading on the same day. People are advised to exercise caution during outdoor activities to prevent fires.
The Department of Meteorology issued a new alert for high temperatures, with inland temperatures expected to reach around 42 degrees Celsius. The warning is in effect from 11:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on the same day.
The Cyprus government has left migrants, including women, children, and unaccompanied minors, stranded in the UN buffer zone for close to a week. Initially, there were 13 migrants, but the number has now more than doubled to 27. The migrants are from Afghanistan, Iran, Sudan, and Cameroon, and have reported themselves as asylum seekers. The government’s denial of entry violates national, EU, and international law, according to UN sources. The migrants have been stuck in tents in the buffer zone, some requiring hospital treatment. The UNHCR is making representations to the government to abide by their obligations towards asylum seekers. The government has not commented on the matter, citing that the migrants are in the buffer zone.
The Ministry of Health is warning citizens to take protective measures as temperatures are predicted to soar throughout the week. Vulnerable groups, such as the elderly, infants, and chronic patients, should take extra precautions. State hospitals are on alert and prepared to receive any citizens experiencing problems due to the heat, with temperatures expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius in the coming days.
A yellow warning was issued by the Meteorological Department for extremely high temperatures reaching around 40 degrees Celsius inland. Civil Defense issued recommendations to avoid sun exposure, wear light clothing, stay hydrated, and take care of vulnerable individuals.
– A mini-heatwave is forecasted to last at least over the next three days in Cyprus.
– A yellow weather warning is in effect from 2:30pm until 3:30pm.
– Temperatures will reach 40C inland, 34C on the south and east coasts, 31C on the remaining coasts, and 30C in the higher mountains.
– Winds will be light and variable, up to 4 Beaufort, with a complete absence of wind at times during midday hours.
