Outbreak ng gastroenteritis, idineklara sa Baguio City

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00:00 The local government of Baguio City declared the outbreak of gastroenteritis

00:06 after more than 1,000 cases were reported.

00:10 The self-reporting system was also implemented

00:13 to quickly give medical attention to the residents.

00:17 In Seto na Balita, Joshua Garcia.

00:20 In the official statement of the Department of Health,

00:25 the Ministry of Health is currently assisting the local government of Baguio

00:29 while experiencing an increase in cases of gastroenteritis.

00:33 This was after Mayor Benjamin Magalong of Baguio City declared

00:36 that there were outbreaks in his area

00:38 because of the more than 1,600 cases

00:40 and the number of cases of diabetes and diarrhea in Lunsoda.

00:45 There were also restaurants that were affected.

00:47 There were also households that were affected.

00:49 So with 1,609,

00:52 then I would like to declare, officially declare,

00:56 that we have an outbreak of gastroenteritis here.

01:00 According to the DOH, while the investigation is being conducted,

01:03 the affected areas will be treated with clean and potable water.

01:06 Along with the recommendation of the public

01:08 to boil the water for less than two minutes

01:11 or to use chlorine-based water disinfection solution

01:14 if available in health centers.

01:16 The public is also asking for a report immediately

01:19 if they see any changes in color or smell

01:22 in their water in the tap.

01:24 Meanwhile, Baguio City LGU is currently conducting

01:27 their containment, prevention, and investigation

01:30 in more than 80 establishments in Lunsoda

01:32 that are counted as households and restaurants.

01:35 Baguio Water District, City Health Office,

01:38 BGH Medical Center,

01:39 and Baguio City Police are also included as force multipliers.

01:42 We have three laboratories that are already operating.

01:47 First is here in Baguio Water District,

01:50 our laboratory in the City Health Office,

01:53 and BGH Medical Center.

01:56 So those three will help.

01:58 The local government of Baguio is calling on the public

02:01 who are experiencing symptoms

02:03 to immediately consult a health center or medical center

02:06 to receive their first medication.

02:09 Joshua Garcia for the "Bayan" (City)