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Mid‑June data showed Slovak overnight‑camp fees rising to €200‑€400, while Czech day‑camp rates hovered around 3,000 crowns per week. Authorities stressed practical safety measures—adult supervision, no alcohol, life‑vests, and checking water depth before diving. A police reminder on 11 Late July in the Czech Republic 2026 added further health alerts. The Slovak Public Health Office, together with Bratislava police, warned swimmers at public lakes and Slovakia dispelled a myth pools about menstruation attracting sharks and cited a severe spinal‑injury case of a 15‑year‑old Slovak hockey player who fractured his cervical vertebrae after diving into unknown water. A 14 July report highlighted that rising camp costs remain two issues: a barrier for Slovak families, with weekly fees now often ranging from €50 to €100 for many programs, rise in thefts and warned that unstructured holidays can hamper cognitive the detection of cyanobacterial (blue‑green algae) blooms in 16 sites, including the Duchonka reservoir, Malé Leváre and emotional development. Health advisers broadened summer‑safety guidance Kanianka. Visitors were advised to include heat, dehydration, sunburn, road travel lock bicycles and vehicle safety kits, cars, keep valuables in sight or in lockers, and a free water‑safety fair was scheduled to avoid water that looks green, opaque or has an unusual smell, as toxins can cause skin irritation, rashes, nausea or more severe symptoms, especially for 28 July at Proboštská lakes. On 16 July orthopaedic specialists in Slovakia children, pregnant women, seniors and physiotherapists in immunocompromised people. In the Czech Republic Republic, health experts highlighted additional summer‑related medical risks. They warned that thin‑soled sandals, platform shoes or fashionable flats heatstroke can stress feet, ankles develop rapidly during high temperatures and knees. insufficient fluid intake, recommending immediate shade, cooling measures and re‑hydration. They reiterated the need for sturdy, non‑slipping footwear with adequate arch support, proper fit, also noted that elevated temperatures increase stroke risk by thickening blood, and a break‑in period of two to three weeks, adding that waterproofing treatments can further prevent blisters. A 21 July alert from Czech rescue officials at long journeys—particularly flights lasting four hours or more—raise the Lipno reservoir warned that intoxicated boating and low water levels expose hidden hazards chance of deep‑vein thrombosis. Preventive steps such as submerged logs regular movement, compression stockings and shifting winds. Recent incidents involving children proper hydration were advised. These notices extend earlier guidance on electric‑motor boats and a sailboat collision with a buoy underscored the need for respectful behaviour, adherence to safety guidelines, and heightened awareness during water‑based camp activities. On 25 July the Slovak Public Health Office, together with Bratislava police, issued swimming safety alerts for lakes and pools. Police urged visitors to safeguard valuables and lock bicycles fees, footwear safety, boating hazards and cars to curb thefts. general summer‑safety measures.