DOH issues health reminders after Kanlaon eruption

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In a statement, the DOH urged people affected by the volcano’s unrest to follow the advice of their local government units and evacuate when asked to do so. 

This photo taken on June 24, 2020 shows motorcyclists riding along a road with Kanlaon volcano in the background as seen from the town of Isabela, Negros Occidental, central Philippines.MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health on Tuesday advised residents near Mount Kanlaon to wear masks or cover their nose and mouth with a wet cloth following the volcano’s eruption.

Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said the DOH Western Visayas Center for Health Development sent face masks, safety goggles, hygiene kits, jerry water cans, and disaster relief tents to affected areas. Kanlaon, which straddles the provinces of Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental, is one of the 24 active volcanoes in the archipelago.

 

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