2026-06-28 from ctvnews.ca

Ottawa is entering a stretch of 30 C weather, and while it’s great to soak up the sun, the CEO and medical officer of health of the Eastern Ontario Health Unit says it’s important to stay vigilant when it comes to sun illness.

“Be aware, take precautions but have fun,” Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, A.K.A. Dr. Paul, said.

Dr. Paul joined CTV’s Your Morning Ottawa on Wednesday to offer some advice on dealing with heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

What is heat exhaustion?

Heat exhaustion, is a non-life-threatening condition, and according to Dr. Paul, the “first stage” of heat-related illness.

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