LAS VEGAS (KTNV) Today is the hottest day of the year so far and while staying indoors is recommended, that is not an option for everybody.

Some people may consider going to public places to cool down, like splash pads and community pools.

While it may help with the heat, COVID-19 is still something to consider if youre thinking about going out.

Problems with home air conditioning or no money to pay for it is something that many families may be dealing with due to lack of work and unemployment issues currently.

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This is something that UNLV assistant professor, Brian Labus is aware of.

Unfortunately there isnt much you can do about it. Normally we would just tell people to go to the pool or do things indoors, but those aren't really an option right now because of the outbreak that were facing. So a lot of people are going to be very miserable next week as it continues with these elevated temperatures, said Labus.

Indoors or outdoors, your safety is very important.

Whether it is hot or not, were still making the same recommendations about coronavirus. You shouldnt be going into those situations where theres a lot of people close together. If you have to go in public, make sure that you do maintain your distance and wear a mask when youre in public so you reduce the risk of exposing other people if youre infected. And if you are out in the heat, make sure you drink plenty of water, dont get dehydrated and do the best you can to stay in the shade and cool off whenever possible, Labus says.

Due to the excessive heat that we're currently feeling in the region, cooling stations have opened across the valley.

According to the Clark County Office of Public Communications, you can find them at these locations:

SHARE Village Las Vegas50 N. 21ST Street, Las Vegas, 89101Phone: (702) 222-1680Hours: 8:00-9:00 am, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.*hydration only

Downtown Recreation Center105 W. Basic Road, Henderson, 89015Phone: (702) 267-4040Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 pm

The Salvation Army Mesquite742 Pioneer Boulevard, Suite D, Mesquite. 89027Phone: (702) 345-5116Hours: 8:00am - 3:00pm

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