YEREVAN. - Armenian Ministry of Healthcare gives new advises on how to stand heat.

To avoid high temperature, negative effect of ultraviolet rays, infectious diseases, food poison, the ministry recommends:

To avoid direct sun rays especially at noon – 5:00 p.m., walk in the shadows;

Old people, pregnant women and children should lie down as blood circulation gets easier;

To have sun glasses, hat, umbrella, cotton clothing of light color to avoid the ultraviolet rays;

To drink a plenty of water, at least 3 liters a day;

Refrain from buying unknown food, which is kept in improper circumstances;

To wash vegetables, fruits with running water thoroughly;

To follow the hygiene and keep food in closed containers;

Do not allow children to swim in decorative pools or irrigation channels;

To turn to corresponding bodies in case water has changed color or taste;

To turn to doctor in case of symptoms of intestinal infectious diseases.