The Ministry of Health (MOH) warns against sun exposure in summer. Through an awareness infographic published on its twitter page, MOH has pointed out such potential harmful effects, including: skin cancer, emergence of skin wrinkles and pigmentation, eye disorders like glaucoma, sunstroke, sunburn and xerosis (dry skin).
MOH has stressed the need for caution and following anti-sun exposure guidelines, by using sunscreen, staying in the shade between 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., covering one’s head with a hat or an umbrella, wearing sunglasses, putting on long clothes that protect against the sun and drinking plenty of fluids.