DOH: Bilang ng mga kaso ng leptospirosis sa bansa, tumaas

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00:00 The Department of Health warned the public to avoid flooding.

00:05 This is also followed by the rise of leptospirosis cases in the country.

00:10 Mark Fetalco in Detail, Rise and Shine, Mark.

00:13 In the face of floods and heavy rains,

00:22 the Department of Health has seen the rise of leptospirosis cases in the country.

00:27 According to the agency, 182 new cases of leptospirosis

00:32 from June 18 to July 1,

00:34 42% higher than the previous two weeks.

00:38 From January, more than 2,000 leptospirosis cases,

00:43 225 of which died.

00:45 According to the DOH, Region 3 recorded a continuous rise in cases

00:50 in the past six weeks,

00:51 with an estimated number of cases recorded from July 2 to 15.

00:55 In addition, the DOH also saw an increase in leptospirosis cases.

00:59 More than 9,400 cases were recorded from July 3 to 4,

01:04 16% higher than the previous two weeks.

01:07 In the month, more than 80,000 cases of leptospirosis

01:11 were recorded in the country since January.

01:13 All regions, except Region 3, BARMM and Caraga,

01:17 showed an increase from July 3 to 4.

01:21 Almost 300 cases were recorded in the market,

01:24 of which almost four of them were in the market without any signs.

01:29 Now, wild diseases or waterborne diseases,

01:32 influenza, leptospirosis, and dengue are in the news.

01:35 The DOH reminds us that,

01:37 even if it's not raining,

01:38 avoid throwing garbage everywhere,

01:41 avoid getting wet,

01:43 and if you can't avoid it, wear boots.

01:45 Don't drink dirty and contaminated water.

01:47 Always remember the 5S strategy to avoid mosquitoes

01:51 and always prepare a go-bag, especially for those living in flooded areas.

01:55 Mark Fetalco for the Morning Show of the City,

01:58 Rise and Shine, Philippines.