Maryland Heat Wave Claims 19 Lives | Annapolis News

Maryland’s sweltering July has already claimed 19 heat-related deaths — including 8 in just five days — as temperatures soared past 100 degrees and emergency rooms overflowed with victims of heat illness. This July alone has surpassed last year’s total, with ER visits for heat-related issues exploding from 55 to nearly 500 in one week. Doctors battled severe dehydration and heat stroke, even resorting to ice water immersion. With more extreme heat on the horizon, health officials urge everyone to stay cool, seek shade, and drink water — even if you’re not thirsty. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/478f09dc17ab4db2