Mansalay in Oriental Mindoro under state of calamity due to dengue outbreak
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00:00The Municipal Government of Mansalay in Oriental Mindoro has declared a state of calamity in response to a significant outbreak of dengue cases.
00:09According to Mansalay Municipal Mayor Ferdinand Maliwanag, the local government made the declaration due to the escalating dengue cases.
00:17The Municipal Health Office of Mansalay recorded over 400 dengue cases from January to July 16.
00:23This is a 56% increase from combined cases in the last 5 years.
00:28With this, the Municipal Mayor appealed for financial assistance from the national government as they also anticipate the effects of La Nina.
00:36To combat the rising dengue cases, the local government of Mansalay continues to conduct misting, cleanup drives and information awareness campaigns.
00:45They also urged their constituents to assist the government in eliminating mosquito breeding grounds.
00:58Our problem has been solved because every day, we are testing four to five positive cases of dengue.
01:11That's why, as much as possible, the national government should help us.