An organization in Kitakyushu City seeks to utilize cars as temporary shelters during natural disasters. While taking refuge in a vehicle is considered an option if an evacuation order is issued amid the ongoing pandemic, risks of developing economy-class syndrome are a concern. The group’s recent trial monitored the health of 14 participants, who stayed overnight in their cars, to examine how to reduce risk and improve comfort during such emergencies. Source: KBC
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