After the suspension of classes yesterday for the primary and secondary levels because of the Tropical Depression, Feria, classes has been resumed today. Feria developed exactly after the anniversary of typhoon Frank and this has cause a lot of worry for the Ilonggos. They feared that what happened last year migth happened again but it is good that there is no serious incident that happened. It is true that now, the Ilonggos are more vigilant and alert because of the lessons that they have learned when typhoon Frank hit Iloilo City.

I heard from a friend yesterday that a Catholic school here in Iloilo City has suspended their classes for 10 days after DOH confirmed that one of student of the said institution turned out positive to have an H1N1 virus. According to Panay News:

A third year high school student of Assumption-Iloilo tested positive for the Influenza A(H1N1) virus, prompting the private Catholic school to cancel its classes yesterday.

The student is a 14-year-old girl and a resident of Roxas City, Capiz. She stays at the school dormitory but is currently in a private hospital in that city.

The school’s management said the suspension of classes in all levels will be for 10 days.

School officials led by Assumption Principal Sister Fideles Estrada conferred with Mayor Jerry Treñas and Department of Health’s (DOH) Dr. Glen Alonsabe regarding the case yesterday.

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Source: Panay news

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I was shocked just this morning when I opened the television to watch the morning local news. Yesterday, the Department of Health confirmed the first Influenza A case, but just this morning, 4 new cases has been confirmed.

This the news from the Daily Guardian:

By Francis Allan L. Angelo and Tara Yap

THE public should not shun the Iloilo City barangay and its residents where the first Influenza A(H1N1) case in the city was detected.

The Department of Health (DoH) issued the advisory even as another A(H1N1) case was confirmed in Capiz province Thursday, bringing the total confirmed cases in the region to 5.

A DoH official said the family of the 38-year-old seaman infected by the virus and their neighbors at Brgy. Dungon-B, Jaro should not be discriminated.

Dr. Jessie Glen Alonsabe, DoH regional epidemiologist, also asked the media to be prudent in reporting the first A(H1N1) case in the city, particularly in taking images and footages of the seaman’s house and family.

“There might be discrimination towards the family or they might be ostracized by the public. The barangay might also be affected because residents from other areas might not pass by Dungon-B and divert to other areas. Instead of passing by Diversion Road, all motorists will pass by Ungka and CPU area. That would cause a major traffic jam,” Alonsabe said.

Brgy. Dungon-B leads towards Benigno S. Aquino Avenue or Diversion Road which connects Jaro to Molo and Iloilo City proper districts.

Alonsabe said other people have the tendency to overreact just like what happened to residents of a farming village in Jaen, Nueva Ecija where the first community outbreak of A(H1N1) flu was declared.

“This could happen anywhere and to anyone of us. We really don’t know when or where, as of now we only detected one person in that area. All we have to do is observe precautionary measures such as proper and regular washing of hands, cough and sneezing etiquettes and taking vitamins that will protect us from infections,” he added.

The DoH and Iloilo City Health Office (CHO) also advised the public to seek medical help if they suffer from flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough and sore throat.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas, who is on home quarantine after returning from Boston, Massachusetts in USA, said there is no need to panic after the confirmation of the first A(H1N1) patient in the city.

“We have prepared for this already by informing the public about the precautionary measures and responses. The flu that hit the country and the city is mild and curable,” Treñas said.

Latest report from the DoH said the patient is now recovering after taking medications at the Western Visayas Medical Center.

The family of the patient is also under observation, the DoH said.

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Influenza A (H1N1)

Influenza A (H1N1) is a new virus causing illness in people.  This new virus was first detected in people in April 2009 in the United States.  This virus is spreading from person-to –person, probably in much the same way that the regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.

Influenza A (H1N1) is fatal to humans

Signs and symptoms in humans

- similar to the symptoms of regular flu such as

• Fever
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Lack of appetite
• Runny nose
• Sore throat
• Cough

- Vomitting or nausea
- Diarrhea

Mode of Transmission

- Exposure to droplets from the cough and sneeze of the infected person
Influenza A (H1N1) is not transmitted by eating thoroughly cooked pork.

Prevention

- Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing
- Always wash hands with soap and water
- Use alcohol- based hand sanitizers
- Avoid close contact with sick people
- Increase your body’s resistance
- Have at least 8 hours of sleep
- Be physically active
- Manage your stress
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Eat nutritious food

DOH Hospitals designated as Referral Centers for Emerging and
Re-emerging Infectious Diseases

National Referral Center

Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM)
Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
Tel No. 809-7599

Sub-national Referral Center

A. Luzon and Metro Manila
San Lazaro Hospital
Quiricada St., Sta. Cruz, Manila
Tel. No. (02) 732-3776 to 78

Lung Center of the Philippines
Quezon Avenue, Quezon CIty
Tel. No. (02) 924-6101 / 924-0707

B. Visayas

Vicente Sotto Medical Center
Cebu City
Tel. No. (032)-253-9891 / 254-0057

C. Mindanao

Davao Medical Center
Bajada, Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 221-6574

Satellite Referral Hospitals

Regional Hospitals/Medical Centers of 16 regions

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Source: http://www.doh.gov.ph/swine_flu