Dumaguete City Health Office – Steps to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus

March 17, 2020 – by LUPAD Dumaguete ”City of Gentle People” posted on Facebook

The threat and spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 or simple the COVID-19 has alerted several areas in the country. There are growing number of cases in Manila that the Philippine President had it on lockdown last week. The provincial government of Negros Oriental has closed its borders and all ports. It is still better to know how to protect yourself from the said virus. Read more below!

Dumaguete City Health Office – Steps to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus

WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT CORONAVIRUS AND HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF

I am Dr. Ma. Sarah B. Talla City Health Officer of Dumaguete City. With the announcement by the DOH of the first confirmed case of the Novel Coronavirus in the country, it is but proper that we provide you with information regarding coronavirus.

WHAT IS THE NEW CORONAVIRUS?

This is a new strain of coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illness in humans and animals. In humans, this large family of viruses are known to cause illness ranging from the common cold to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF NOVEL CORONAVIRUS?

In confirmed cases of illness in humans, common symptoms have been acute, serious respiratory illness with fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties. Based on current clinical experience, the infection generally presents as pneumonia. It has caused kidney failure and death in some areas. It is important to note that the current understanding of the illness caused by this infection is based on a limited numbers of cases and may change as more information become available.

PROTECT OTHERS FROM GETTING SICK

1. Completely cover your mouth and nose with tissue, sleeve or crook of your elbow when coughing or sneezing
2. Throw tissue into closed bin after use
3. Clean hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub after coughing or sneezing and when caring for the sick
4. Avoid close contact when you are experiencing fever and cold or flu-like symptoms
5. Avoid spitting in public
6. Cook food thoroughly
7. Seek medical care if you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing
8. Maintain healthy lifestyle

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2 replies
  1. Scott Ramsay
    Scott Ramsay says:

    Good morning,
    I would like to know what the current Covid19 situation is in Dumarguete mainly but Negros Oriental overall. I have relatives in Lumbangan plus my fiance and myself would like to come to Dumarguete. Also can you tell me if the Negros borders are still closed and if so is there any indication of when they may perhaps reopen.
    Many thanks
    Scott

    Reply
    • Daisy
      Daisy says:

      Hello Scott!
      Thank you for your patience. We usually don’t reply questions that are not related to us. We are a private company sharing public information. To get your answers, you will need to contact the correct government offices.
      Dumaguete City – (035) 422-9409
      Negros Oriental Hotline – 422 3961, 225 2615

      Hope this helps.
      Kind Regards,
      Daisy

      Reply

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