Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has urged residents to remain vigilant as cases of water-borne illnesses, influenza-like illnesses, leptospirosis, and dengue (WILD) continue to rise in the city.
Domagoso on Monday called on the public to observe proper hygiene and other preventive measures to help curb the spread of diseases.
“Kanina pong umaga, during our regular directional meeting, medyo nag-uptick po iyong influenza-like illness. Mayroon din po tayong mga nakumpirmang COVID-19 pero nasa manageable level naman po at ligtas naman po sila pero ito kasi ay maaari po itong lumaganap kung hindi tayo mag-iingat,” the mayor said.
(This morning, during our regular meeting, we noted an uptick in influenza-like illnesses. We also have confirmed COVID-19 cases, although they remain at a manageable level and the patients are safe. However, the disease could spread if we are not careful.)
Domagoso said data presented by the Manila Health Department showed an increase in infections across the city.
From Jan. 1 to Aug. 3, the city recorded 2,105 dengue cases, 845 influenza-like illness cases, and 261 cases of severe acute respiratory infection.
The city also logged 111 leptospirosis cases, 77 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 61 typhoid fever cases, and three cholera cases.
“Dalasan po natin ang paghuhugas ng kamay. Kung kayo po ay may sakit, iiwas ninyo ang inyong sarili sa inyong mga kaanak para hindi na ito maisalin. Uminom ho kayo ng mga bitamina lalo na mga vitamin C kasi iyong influenza po ay proper care lang ang pwede itugon diyan at mga gamot of course,” Domagoso said.
(Wash your hands more frequently. If you are sick, isolate yourself from your family members to prevent transmission. Take vitamins, especially vitamin C. Influenza can be managed through proper care and medication.)
“Iwasan po natin iyong mga kalsadang may baha (Let us avoid flooded streets),” he added.