00:00 Some fishermen are still reluctant to fish in the strong waves in Batangas.
00:07 Many have evacuated to Valenzuela City.
00:10 Some have a problem. Their homes are destroyed.
00:14 Witnesses are Maki Pulido.
00:16 The waves are strong in this part of Tabangaw, Batangas City.
00:25 Even if the waves allow it, the fisherman, Carlo, himself, doesn't want to fish.
00:31 It's dark, the water is turbulent, the water is strong.
00:35 These children who wish to swim, didn't continue and just went on a picnic.
00:40 In Valenzuela City, since yesterday, thousands of evacuees have returned home.
00:45 Almost 200 families are in evacuation centers.
00:48 The Gerubin family, whose house was destroyed, was brought home to Barangay Malanday.
00:52 It gave them a day, a wall and a second floor when the strong wind hit the wood.
00:59 Just a little bit, Ma'am, so you can sleep us first.
01:05 It's embarrassing, Ma'am, when you sleep in the neighbor's house.
01:08 They covered the damaged roof with wood and plywood.
01:12 Because of the budget, they will stay here for now.
01:15 Now, it's often raining and flooding.
01:18 One of the problems in the neighborhood is diseases like leptospirosis.
01:22 21 patients were infected by this disease at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute or NKTI.
01:28 Four of them are new cases since yesterday.
01:31 But it's not the flood that causes leptospirosis, but the urine of animals that mix with water
01:37 and possibly enter the open parts of the body, such as the wound.
01:42 Among the animals that may have leptospirosis are cattle, dogs, cows and horses.
01:48 In the case of patient Vyason in Upan, he did not pass away from the flood.
01:52 Actually, I really don't know.
01:55 I just do my job, cleaning the dogs.
02:01 I just don't remember if I stepped on the dirt of the cattle.
02:08 One of the first things they will feel is a fever.
02:12 Aside from that, their skin will hurt, especially in the upper part of the eye.
02:17 The eyes will also turn red.
02:19 Aside from that, their eyes and head may hurt so they will be transferred.
02:25 Others can't breathe.
02:27 It's hard to breathe.
02:29 It's an important morning, especially one in every ten people who have leptospirosis this year has died.
02:35 The case from January to July 22 is higher than 51% compared to the same time in 2022.
02:42 The floods are more severe and more people are leaving the area because there are no COVID restrictions.
02:48 The health department is ensuring that there are antibiotics in the affected areas.
02:55 The hospital is also prepared.
02:58 To avoid lepto, avoid flooding or whiting.
03:01 If you can't avoid it, wear boots and wash and soap immediately after flooding or whiting.
03:06 If you have symptoms, go to the nearest health center or hospital.
03:10 Keep the area clean so that the floods won't happen.
03:14 For GMAI Integrated News, I'm Macky Pulido, your witness.
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