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UKHSA issues red heat-health alerts across England

• Summary: The UK Health Security Agency has issued red heat-health alerts for six regions: West Midlands, East Midlands, South East, South West, London, and East of England.
• Why it matters: Red alerts are the highest level warning, indicating a significant risk to public health from extreme heat.
• Who is affected: People living in the six affected regions, particularly older people, young children, and those with existing health conditions.
• What happens next: Residents should follow heat-health guidance, stay hydrated, keep cool, and check on vulnerable people. Further updates will be issued as conditions change.

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