GB News was halted for a crucial announcement to the nation as the UK faced a nationwide warning amid a harrowing heatwave. Dr Hilary Jones delivered important information to viewers after red health alerts were issued across England, with temperatures skyrocketing to 40 degrees Celsius.
Dr Hilary Jones Urges Caution
The TV doctor appeared on the program urging Brits to "keep things in perspective and be sensible" over the coming days. Speaking to hosts Tom Harwood and Emily Carver, Dr Hilary stated: "In Europe, where we say that they know how to deal with the heat, they've had 200,000 extra deaths in the last four years just from the heat in people who were vulnerable and people with pre-existing medical conditions."
"They've had 40 deaths in the last 24 hours of people in cold water shock or drowning and we've had 15 deaths from similar incidents in the last few days here in the UK. There are risks to life when we have a red alert and people need to keep things in perspective and be sensible."
Michael Mosley Case Highlighted
He drew attention to the tragic case of TV presenter Michael Mosley, who died at the age of 67 after collapsing on the Greek island of Symi in 2024. Although his cause of death was deemed "indeterminate" and "unascertainable", it was concluded that he likely succumbed to heatstroke, according to the Express.
Dr Hilary, aged 73, continued: "You'd think a doctor would know. He was on a rocky mountain in 40 degrees on a Greek Island and lost his life tragically. This can happen to anybody of any age."
Risks to Vulnerable Groups
He clarified that babies, elderly individuals, those with pre-existing medical conditions or those on certain medications are at higher risk from extreme heat. "Alcohol alone, which thousands of gallons are consumed in weather like this, is a factor in making people dehydrated," he said.
"It makes you pee more so you lose more fluid in your body, it means you're less aware of symptoms creeping up on you, your judgement is impaired so you might not seek the shade. Because it dilates blood vessels in your skin, you feel cool but your core temperature is very high. This can lead to heat exhaustion very quickly."
