The HFMD infections in Banga, South Cotabato increase from two to three-digit numbers in just a matter of days.
GENERAL SANTOS, Philippines – A rapidly spreading Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease has caused alarm among local officials in Banga, South Cotabato, who are set to discuss the possibility of declaring a state of calamity to allocate funds to combat the outbreak.
Dr. Ellen Quidilla of the Banga Municipal Health Office said more than 200 residents, mostly children, have beenas of Wednesday, February 1. The youngest patient is a two-month-old infant and the oldest is 75 years old. “Our personnel has been going around to disinfect schools and public places as well as to inform residents on the need for proper sanitation,” said Joseph Franco, the head of the Banga MRRDMO.
Local health officials have advised residents to seek medical attention as soon as they notice symptoms such as fever, mouth sores, and skin rashes.
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