A heat wave accuses 33 deaths in Quebec

Thirty-three deaths have been badociated with the heat wave that hit Quebec in recent days, health officials said Thursday.

In Montreal, there have been at least 18 heat-related deaths since the weekend.

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Horacio Arruda, Director of Public Health, pointed out that most of the dead were part of vulnerable communities, such as people who lived alone or who lived with a chronic or mental illness.

"If you're home alone, do not stay alone," said Minister of Social Services Lucie Charlebois

She added that people living in long-term care facilities can portable fans or dehumidifiers in their rooms.

"We are doing our best. We would like there to be no deaths at all, but every day people die, "says Charlebois." Due to the weather, more people are dying, I can not deny it, but we work to have fewer people than I can Wait. "

Dr. Mylène Drouin, Director General of Public Health of the Montreal area, confirmed that teams will continue to be on the ground to knock on doors and check people, adding that more than 3,400 outbreaks have been visited to date.

Authorities in the Eastern Townships, east of Montreal, attributed at least five more deaths to temperature.

Health authorities in the Mauricie and from Quebec also confirmed at least one death

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On Tuesday, the mayor of Montreal, Valérie Plante, called on Montrealers to take care of one of them. other

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In Ontario, a spokeswoman for the coroner's office said she could not confirm if there was had heat-related deaths, adding that it could take weeks or months.

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Kaiser said that one of the reasons that Quebec reports so many deaths is that it is among the extremes of the province. heat plan, where health officials work in tandem with first responders and emergency rooms to track potential cases of heat-related illness and death

Signs of heat stroke and what to do

difficulty concentrating and dizziness.

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Here are some ways to avoid getting sick:

• ] Drink a lot of water, even before feeling thirsty
• Limit alcohol consumption
• Stay in the shade when it is possible
• Reduce demanding activities [19659024] Wearing a hat and sunscreen
• Wear light clothing, preferably cotton, to evaporate sweat [19659027] Seniors should avoid going out, especially if they are taking medication

If you think suffer from a heat-related illness:

• Look for a shelter or cool place, rest and drink water
• a fan to create a movement of air
• ] Use blinds or blinds to filter out direct sunlight

– With Canadian Press files.