Tag page - NIPAH VIRUS

The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday, Jan. 28 said it is closely monitoring the spread of Nipah virus abroad and is coordinating with Philippine airport authorities as part of its routine surveillance measures. “Handa ang ating DOH para sa Nipah virus at iba pang sakit) Our DOH is prepared...

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Health-Region 10 (Northern Mindanao) confirmed on Wednesday, September 27, that over 190 students from private schools in this city experienced flu-like symptoms this month. PARENTS waiting for their children witness an event at West City Central School in...

Kerala, India's southern state, is grappling with the Nipah virus outbreak, causing closures of schools and offices, and hundreds of residents being tested.   Photo from Pixabay According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Nipah virus infection, a zoonotic illness, is transmitted from...

Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin           Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin has told Filipinos not to take washing fruits and vegetables for granted in the light of concerns over the fruit bat-borne Nipah virus (NiV).  “Washing fruits and vegetables...