00:00The health department has an order for those who need to save water during this hot season.
00:04The details are in the national news of Mark Imbreza of IBC 30.
00:11At the same time of the government's initiatives against dengue,
00:14the Department of Health or DOH has issued a gradual reduction in this case.
00:19Based on the latest DOH data,
00:21the number of dengue infections in the country decreased by 7%
00:25from January 26 to February 8, which recorded 14,460 dengue cases.
00:31Meanwhile, 52,008 cases of dengue in the country were recorded
00:36from January 1 to February 22, which is more than 64% compared to the previous year.
00:42So, DOH reminds,
00:44do not be complacent, especially at the same time,
00:47the country is still experiencing a high heat index
00:51which is a reason for people to save water in case of flooding.
01:13DOH Spokesperson Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo
01:17is advised to put on an insecure pillow if necessary,
01:20wear long sleeves like longsleeves,
01:23and use a pillow at night when sleeping.
01:26It is also advisable to consult a doctor early
01:29in case you feel the symptoms of dengue,
01:31such as high fever at least 40 degrees,
01:34headache in the back of the eyes,
01:37stomachache,
01:38nausea or vomiting,
01:40and blood and nausea in the throat
01:42which is considered as an advanced stage of dengue disease.
01:46DOH also clarified,
01:48there is still no medicine for dengue,
01:50it is not curing cough, cough,
01:54it is not curing anything,
01:57there is still no medicine in the throat.
01:59DOH also advised to wear an insecure pillow
02:01if you feel the symptoms of dengue
02:03which is a reason for people to save water in case of flooding.
02:07From IBC 13, Martin Bresa, for Balitang Pambansa.
