00:00The Department of Health or DOH is prioritizing a wider information campaign and public vigilance
00:06rather than imposing new movement restrictions to prevent the entry and spread of the Nipah
00:10virus in the Philippines. DOH Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo stated that the focus is on
00:16educating the public and ensuring frontline personnel at airports and seaports are prepared.
00:22The Nipah virus is a zoonotic virus from the Hennepa virus genus, commonly transmitted from
00:28bats. The Philippines previously recorded one confirmed case of Hennepa virus infection in 2014
00:34with a total of 17 suspected cases that resulted in nine deaths. Symptoms include fever, dizziness,
00:42joint pains, vomiting, cough and body weakness. To prevent transmission, the public is advised
00:48to practice frequent hand washing, wear face masks, thoroughly clean food and fruits before
00:53consumption and to seek immediate medical consultation upon experiencing symptoms.
00:59Furthermore, Malacanang announced intensified monitoring measures following a directive from
01:04President Ferdinand R. Marcus Jr. Meanwhile, the Bureau of Quarantine is also distributing
01:09Nipah virus-focused information materials at all points of entry nationwide.
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