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CTV News
28-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Fight the bite: Tips to deal with mosquito and bee stings this summer
The sunshine and warm temperatures this week may be having you spending more time outdoors, but it has also brought out the insects. Eastern Ontario medical officer of health Dr. Paul Roumeliotis dropped by CTV Morning Live to discuss tips to keep the bites from mosquitoes, bees and spiders at bay this summer. Mosquito bites Dr. Roumeliotis said 'aside from being annoying,' mosquitoes can carry West Nile Virus. 'West Nile Virus is transmitted by the bite of a mosquito and can cause anything from a mild cold to brain injury. That's why we tell people to be careful of mosquitoes,' Roumeliotis said Wednesday morning. 'If you're going outside and you know that you're prone to mosquito bites, you can get the DEET.' He warns that children tend to have more aggressive reactions to mosquitoes, and their whole arm or face can swell. Dr. Roumeliotis says these are the signs of a mosquito bite and symptoms to watch out for: An itchy bump a few minutes after a mosquito bite A painful spot (hive) within 24 hours Large, swollen, red area where the bite occurred Swelling around the eye If you are bitten by a mosquito, the doctor recommends applying calamine lotion, rub an ice cub over the spot or take an oral antihistamine. 'If you get bitten by a mosquito and you don't get a reaction right away, you put heat on it,' Dr. Roumeliotis said, sharing a tip he received from a professor. 'It will actually deactivate the bite, and it won't really cause the bump.' To protect yourself while outdoors, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit offers the following tips: Wear shoes, socks, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt when outdoors for long periods or when mosquitoes are most active Use mesh bug jackets or hats Use mosquito netting or screened structures when sleeping outdoors Bee stings 'Bee stings are painful, and it causes sharp, burning pain and discolouration around the sting,' Dr. Roumeliotis said Wednesday morning. 'If you have a local reaction, you treat it with ice, calamine, (or) an antihistamine. If you have symptoms beyond the bite, for example, and you have difficulty breathing, that's a sign you're allergic to the bee sting itself. It's an emergency; you need to get emergency treatment and need an EpiPen for the future.' Systems to watch out for if you're stung by a been includes a sharp, burning pain, skin discolouration surrounding the sting, swelling and itchy sting. If you are stung by a bee, Dr. Roumeliotis recommends cleaning the wound, placing an ice pack on the area and taking an antihistamine or pain medication. You can also apply calamine lotion to the found. Spider bites Dr. Roumeliotis says you won't find poisonous spiders in Ottawa and eastern Ontario 'I'm talking about the run-of-a-mill spiders you get here.' The signs and symptoms of a spider bite to watch out for are a painful blister surrounded by a red skin colour. 'It's not a bite, it's not itchy; it's painful,' Roumeliotis said. If you suffer a spider bite, you're recommended to clean the bite area with warm water and soap, apply a cold washcloth to the area and take an antihistamine or over-the-counter pain reliever.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Paramedics offer summer safety tips
Paramedics offer summer safety tips Ahead of the hot weather forecast for next week, paramedics are giving parents with young children tips on how to safely beat the heat.
Khaleej Times
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
UAE weather tomorrow: Temperatures to drop; dusty conditions expected
Bringing relief for UAE residents from the soaring mercury, temperatures across some areas of the country are expected to drop on Monday, May 26, as per a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology. The Emirates hit the highest temperature in the country on Saturday, May 24, reaching a scorching 51.6°C at 1.45pm. The temperature was recorded at Sweihan in Al Ain. Meanwhile, the temperature on Sunday, May 25, reached its highest at 49.8°C which was recorded in Mezaira (Al Dhafra region) at 3pm. With the hot season intensifying, staying informed and prepared is more critical than ever. Click here to learn more how stay safe this summer. The weather tomorrow is expected to be fair in general and partly cloudy at times eastward, with drop in temperatures mainly over coastal areas. Light to moderate southwesterly to northwesterly winds are set to blow, freshening at times during daytime causing blowing dust, with a speed of 10-25km/hr, reaching 40km/hr. The sea will be slight to moderate in the Arabian Gulf and in Oman Sea. Temperatures are expected to drop to 25°C in Ras Al Khaimah's Jebel Jais and reach a high of 48°C in areas of Abu Dhabi.
CBS News
22-05-2025
- CBS News
Mayor Brandon Johnson announces Chicago's summer safety plan ahead of busy Memorial Day weekend
Several Chicago festivals, events, and concerts are happening this Memorial Day weekend to kick off the unofficial start to summer, but the warmer months also typically bring a rise in violent crime. With that in mind, Mayor Brandon Johnson and Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling outlined their summer safety plans on Thursday. City leaders said it will be a collaborative effort with community leaders. "City government alone cannot bring that healing that our communities need. We need everyone to rally together in this moment," Johnson said. From packed street festivals like Sueños to Chicago's beaches officially opening for the swimming season, Memorial Day weekend starts a fun-filled summer for Chicago, but it can also bring safety concerns. Data shows last Memorial Day weekend, 41 people were shot in Chicago, 12 of them fatally. As the mayor outlined the city's summer safety plan, Johnson said shootings overall this year are down 36% compared to the same time last year; homicides and other violent crimes are down 21%. In order to keep violence down, the mayor called on help from community groups, like Brilliance and Excellence, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting safe and peaceful communities. Two years ago, the group created a proposal called Operation Trend. They would work with churches, businesses, and other youth organizations from their community to bring kids downtown and supervise them. They brought their plan to the mayor's team, but never heard back. "The Operation Trend, that still needs to be a conversation that we took to City Hall. You were there. You followed us all the way through. We still haven't had a chance to really share our 13-page plan about Operation Trend," said Vondale Singleton, founder and CEO of CHAMPS Mentoring. Singleton said they have real solutions, but it will take resources and a concerted effort from everyone, something they hope they can accomplish this summer season. "We're talking about decades of disinvestments. It's going to take all of us as a collective to respond to decades-old problems," Johnson said. The CTA said, beginning June 23, they're going to give 250 students and young adults a 7-week paid summer internship. To help keep violence down, the Chicago Park District said they're bringing back late-night basketball and soccer games to provide a safe nighttime activity for youths.
