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	The warning suggested for children, people working from 10 am to 4 pm, those exposed to the sun and revelers for the Thingyan (Water) Festival to take proper precautions.&nbsp;</div>
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	For safety measures against the ultraviolet rays, those who are working in the sun should put on hats and umbrellas to protect the face, throat and shoulders. Moreover, protective clothing against UV rays should be worn.&nbsp;</div>
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	&ldquo;Thanakha,&rdquo; a local face powder, could also help for sun protection. Sunscreen lotion should be applied 15 minutes before going out, and if staying long in the sun, the lotion should be applied every two hours.&nbsp;</div>
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	The UV would affect the children more than adults, and the ministry has advised children to play in the shade.</div>
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	Exposure to UV can cause severe sunburn, dark complexion, aging skin, immune system degradation, skin cancer and gradual loss of eyesight.&nbsp;</div>
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Ministry of Health issues warning on extreme UV index

The Ministry of Health issued a warning that the strength of the sun's radiation, known as the extreme ultraviolet index, could reach a highly dangerous level.