Temperatures Drop Again Tonight: Here's What You Should Know

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Freezing temperatures and snow in this harsh winter will surely affect all our daily lives, so save this guide to look after yourself well! 

Tips to Keep Warm

Wear warm clothing

· It is chilly outdoors on snowy days, so wear gloves, hats, and warm clothes when travelling.

‧ Feet are more prone to cold, so you'd better wear socks that can cover your ankles, and when you get home you can soak your feet in warm water.

Pay attention to frostbite

‧ Exposed skin needs extra protection, especially your fingers, backs of hands, toes, heels, and ears, etc.

‧ If you happen to get frostbite, you must avoid infection by keeping the affected area clean and avoid scratching it with your hands.

Pay attention to heating safety

‧ Households using coal stoves for heating should be cautious of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Dietary Recommendations

· Choose foods with high-calorie and warm nourishment, such as beef, mutton, red dates, etc.

· Eat more vegetables and fruits and drink more water.

· For those who spend a long time in dry and heated rooms, eat some moistening foods such as stewed pears, lilies, and white fungus.

· People who often work outdoors in the cold can increase their intake of meat protein and animal fat.

Travel Tips

· Wear slip-resistant shoes, and your pants and shoelaces should not be too long.

· Use public transportation as much as possible, avoid riding bicycles or electric bikes as much as possible, and keep a safe distance from vehicles in the street.

· Watch out for road conditions carefully, particularly be wary of thin ice on the roads, and avoid using your phone to capture snow scenes while walking.

· Accumulated snow can easily cause damage to the trees in gardens and parks and consequentially make them fall, so take precautions.

Disease Prevention

Flu

· Keep good personal hygiene habits, wash hands frequently, and ventilate indoor spaces frequently.

· Avoid going to crowded places with poor air quality and keep distance from people with flu-like symptoms.

· Wear a mask if necessary.

Monitor your health properly 

· If you experience abnormal symptoms such as fever and acute respiratory infections, take measures such as resting at home, taking medicine, or seeking medical attention. Do not go to school or work with illness.

· If the condition worsens, wear a mask and seek medical attention promptly.

Vulnerable Populations

· Elderly people, pregnant women, and infants are advised to stay indoors during cold weather. If there is a need to go out, choose noontime when the temperature is higher.

· Children playing with snow should avoid touching their mouths and noses as much as possible, and make sure to wash their hands and disinfect them in a timely manner afterwards

(Source: Official WeChat Account of the People's Government of Beijing Municipality)

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