00:00The Department of Health reminded the public to be more careful in the area of Dengue.
00:05This is in the face of rising cases in some areas of the country,
00:08such as Quezon City, which has already declared a Dengue outbreak.
00:12According to DOH Spokesperson Assistant Secretary Dr. Albert Domingo,
00:16the number of cases of Dengue has reached more than 28,000 from January 1 to February 1,
00:2340 percent higher than the same time last year.
00:28The official also explained that this affects the rainfall caused by different weather systems.
00:33Climate change also has an effect on the behavior of plants
00:37that are affected by the Dengue virus.
00:39That is why DOH advised the public to wear protective clothing,
00:43use mosquito repellent, and destroy the breeding grounds of plants.
00:48Do not doubt if you will be hit by a plague
00:51and be alert to other warning signs of Dengue,
00:54such as the destruction of plants, pollution, and the change of color of the soil.
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