00:00The Department of Health has now raised the Code White Alert throughout the Philippines.
00:04This is a precautionary measure to ensure the readiness of medical services.
00:09Despite the increasing number of people now on All Saints and All Souls Day,
00:14according to the Department of Health,
00:16the Code White is a way in which all medical personnel in hospitals and health offices
00:22are high alert and ready to provide the necessary health services
00:27to avoid potential health emergencies.
00:31Regional operations centers,
00:34disaster risk reduction and management health,
00:39and LGUs were also opened for the implementation of plans and protocols.
00:43In addition, they are encouraging the public to practice safe food handling
00:47and preparation methods to avoid foodborne illnesses and food poisoning.
00:54Meanwhile, the alert was raised since yesterday, October 31,
00:58and it will end tomorrow, November 2.
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