“An East Coast heat wave that’s triggered advisories and excessive heat warnings, combined with the U.S.’s ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, could force vulnerable people into making hard choices about their health” ABC News reports.
“This week’s heat index, which refers to how hot it feels outside, is expected to exceed 100 degrees in cities including New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.”
“In response to a heat index expected to reach 110 degrees this week, Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser activated a heat emergency in effect through July 22 and closed outdoor public COVID-19 testing sites in the District.”