Japan News: In Japan authorities have issued strict heatstroke warnings, urging residents to take precautions, as the country today recorded extreme temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius.
Cities such as Kumamoto and Nagoya also experienced extreme heat, with temperatures reaching 36.4 degrees Celsius.
Clear skies from Kyushu to Tohoku contributed to rapid temperature increases. In the southwestern Japanese prefecture of Wakayama, the highest recorded temperature reached 36.6 degrees Celsius. With temperatures forecast to peak as high as 38 at Nagoya in Tokyo is expected to experience 35 degrees Celsius.
A broad swath of Japan, from Okinawa to the Kanto-Koshin region, remained under a heatstroke alert today. Residents have been advised to avoid outdoor activities in non-air-conditioned environments, stay hydrated and wear light clothing.
China takes measures to prevent Mpox imports
Chinese authorities have intensified efforts to prevent the import of the mpox virus as global cases continue to rise.
Effective from the 15th of this month for six months, arrivals in China from countries and regions with confirmed mpox infections must declare their condition to customs if they have been exposed to mpox or exhibit symptoms such as fever, headache, back pain, muscle pain, swollen lymph nodes, or rashes.
According to China’s General Administration of Customs, for such individuals, customs officers will implement medical measures and conduct sampling and mpox testing. Vehicles, containers, cargo, and other items from countries and regions with reported mpox cases will be sanitised if they are contaminated or potentially contaminated.