Visitors to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham have been issued with a plethora of health warnings ahead of the showpiece international event which begins on Thursday (July 28) and runs until Monday, August 8. The UK Health Security Agency said it wants visitors to be aware of the latest health and hot weather advice.
It issued a series of health guidance on Tuesday. It is forecasting a 'party atmosphere' during predicted warm weather. The warning cover sexual health, monkeypox, dehydration and stomach bugs.
Caryn Cox, Health Protection Consultant with UKHSA West Midlands, said: "The Met Office is forecasting a sizzling few weeks during the Games, so we all need to slap on the sun cream, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses, seek shade at the hottest times of the day (11am to 3pm) and stay hydrated.
