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Coming to Club World Cup? Here's how to stay cool in crowds
With Club World Cup, music festivals and other outdoor events around the corner, it's important to stay cool in crowded areas. The Enquirer spoke with Dr. Stephen Feagins, Hamilton County Public Health's medical director, who'll be overseeing more than 20 medical staff as the venue medical officer for Cincinnati's four Club World Cup matches starting this weekend. More: What is the FIFA Club World Cup? How does it work? Everything to know about the tourney It's the responsibility of event organizers and health experts like him to minimize health risks for the thousands of fans who are gathering in hot outdoor spaces, but there are still things you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones. Temperatures this weekend and next week are expected to range between 81 and 86 degrees, and large crowds and urban landscapes with lots of concrete can trap heat, driving the ambient temperature higher. Heat illness can be dangerous, but it's treatable and reversible, said Feagins. Here are some things to keep in mind as you have fun. If you're sweating heavily, feeling faint or weak or having trouble thinking, you might be experiencing heat illness and need to take action right away to avoid extreme effects like heat stroke. "If you feel overheated, you need to get to air conditioning," said Feagins. "You can't treat heat illness in the heat." Heading to an air-conditioned space and drinking water is key. If your heat illness is severe, according to Feagins, a medical team may douse you in cold water or have you take an ice bath to quickly lower your body's temperature. When you arrive at a stadium or another large outdoor venue, knowing where you can go to cool down or seek first-aid can help in the event of an emergency. Everyone is susceptible to heat-related illness, but certain people are at a higher risk than others. "Individuals taking a lot of medication for various chronic illnesses won't be able to tolerate the heat as much," said Feagins. Patients on diuretics, or medications that remove excess fluid from the body, to manage their high blood pressure or prevent heart failure, should know that their threshold for heat is lower than those aren't. Those with a higher body mass index are also more vulnerable to heat-related illness, Feagins said. Finally, parents of infants should remember that babies' bodies are not as good at regulating temperature as adults are. "Make sure your kids are getting hydrated and into the cool when needed," said Feagins. Make sure you're urinating regularly – and check the color. "The way you know you're getting enough fluid is that you're urinating and your urine is not concentrated," said Feagins. Hydrate with lots of cold liquids throughout the day, especially water. If you're enjoying an alcoholic drink or two, try to drink in moderation. Remember that alcohol can quickly dehydrate your body when temperatures are high and alternate your alcoholic drinks with bottles of water. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Going to Club World Cup? How to stay cool in crowds
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26-05-2025
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UPDATE: Area lake reopens after ‘elevated E. coli levels' found in water
An area lake has reopened after 'elevated E. coli levels' were detected and studied by a group of college students. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Winton Lake in Hamilton County has reopened for public activities, as reported by our news partner WCPO-TV in Cincinnati. Hamilton County Public Health and the Metropolitan Sewer District first announced the lake's closure on May 20. Officials were concerned that sewage may have entered a creek that feeds into the lake. RELATED: 600-times the allowed amount of dangerous bacteria discovered in soil at Ohio park A team of University of Cincinnati students investigated E. coli levels in the soil at Burnet Woods Park after 'a combined sewer overflow event' that happened in early April as heavy rain drenched the region for days, as previously reported on News Center 7. TRENDING STORIES: Fire-breathing or fire-fighting? Bearded dragon saves owner from house fire Memorial Day 2025: Several ceremonies, events across region; what to know Former Ohio State football player seriously injured in deadly ATV crash A sample taken by the students eight hours after the overflow event found there was 600 times the amount of E. coli permitted for recreational waters. Environmental health specialists were notified and began investigating sewage discharge on the northern side of the lake near the Winton Woods on May 19, according to WCPO-TV. On May 20, a nuisance investigation form was filed and officials from Hamilton County Public Health, Great Parks, and the Metropolitan Sewer District met in the park and found a 'surcharging manhole.' After the water levels were found to be within 'state and US EPA-recommended thresholds,' Great Parks announced that Winton Lake would be reopened because the sewage discharge had been stopped. The Metropolitan Sewer District said they would investigate the sanitary sewer line about one mile north of the lake that they believe may have been the source of the leak. The district is also working to flush the sewer line to determine the source of the issue, but the topography of the area has made that process difficult, according to WCPO-TV. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
