Portugal Issues Heat‑wave Safety Guidance for Sun‑exposed Areas

Portuguese health authorities warned the public to protect vulnerable skin areas—face, nose, ears, lips, neck, shoulders, chest, scalp, legs and feet—from severe sunburn during the ongoing heat wave. Recommended measures include applying sunscreen every two hours and staying hydrated, with official guidance posted by the Directorate‑General of Health.

The government also reaffirmed that pre‑hospital emergency medical services will remain fully operational, dispelling rumors of ambulance withdrawals. Additionally, the state‑owned real‑estate manager ESTAMO reported completing the first nationwide inventory of 60,000 public properties ahead of schedule, part of broader efforts to improve resource efficiency and address the housing crisis.