Schools shift online as DOH monitors spike in flu-like cases

Manila Bulletin

Noting the rise of flu-like cases in the Philippines, Health Secretary Ted Herbosa on Tuesday, Oct. 24, said some schools have shifted to online or blended learning to stop the spread of the virus among their students. (Video Courtesy of RTVM)  READ: https://mb.com.ph/2023/10/24/schools-shift-online-as-doh-monitors-spike-in-flu-like-cases  Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin  Visit our website at http://mb.com.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletin Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/manilabulletin Instagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletin Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin  #ManilaBulletinOnline #ManilaBulletin #LatestNews

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00:00 So, our epidemiology bureau has been monitoring the increase of influenza-like illness.

00:10 There are some schools that converted to online blended learning because of the number of

00:16 students.

00:17 So, it's really the time during the rainy season where respiratory illness increases.

00:24 We're in enclosed spaces and people can really get infected.

00:28 So, a reminder to everyone, get the flu shot.

00:32 We have flu shots at the Department of Health.

00:35 So, if you're high risk, especially elderly and senior citizens, get a flu shot.

00:40 And then if you have a disease, a respiratory illness, cough, cough, sore throat, it is

00:46 better to stay at home than infect all other colleagues in the office or in the school.

00:51 So, self-protection is very important.

00:53 Things we learned during COVID.

00:54 Let's just practice.

00:55 Wear a mask also.

00:56 The other way is masking again if you have a cough, cold, or respiratory illness.

01:03 Thank you.

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