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‘Only Germans believe air draughts are harmful’: Red Cross advice goes viral

  • June 25, 2019

The organization touched a nerve when it urged people to keep their windows open and fans on, despite the aversion in Germany to Durchzug, the word for a draught or passage of air that moves through a closed space. 

In a tweet the Red Cross wrote that heat “should not be endured in the apartment: All windows open and fans on! (‘Durchzug’ is not harmful, only Germans believe that).”

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In their tips, the Red Cross advised people to drink water and avoid alcohol,  to avoid sports in the afternoon when it’s hot and to stay in the shade. 

SEE ALSO: Is it ever legally too hot to go to work or school in Germany?

The last item on the list was also a bit tongue in cheek. “Never let children, animals and interns sit ‘only briefly’ in the car. Just don’t let anyone sit in the car,” they said.

Article source: https://www.thelocal.de/20190625/only-germans-believe-air-draughts-are-harmful-red-cross-advice-goes-viral

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