00:00There is no sign of a different outbreak of the disease in China, according to the World Health Organization.
00:06It is expected that there will be more cases of respiratory infections there,
00:11especially in the middle of the winter season.
00:15It is also not new, but it is already common for the virus to spread to the so-called diseases,
00:20such as seasonal influenza viruses.
00:23The Department of Health here in the Philippines has already said that
00:27fake news has spread online that there is an international health concern in China.
00:32The reported cases in the Philippines of influenza-like illness,
00:36or those with symptoms of cough, cold, and fever,
00:40reached more than 100,000 in December 31, 2024.
00:45That is lower by 17% compared to what was reported in 2023.
00:50The DOH reminded us to be careful this Amihan season
00:54because it is possible for allergies and respiratory infections to increase.
