No Zika case in Makati
MANILA, Philippines - No cases of Zika virus have been reported in Makati, the city health department clarified on Saturday.
City health officer Dr. Bernard Sese said the 42-year-old male earlier reported by the Department of Health to be one of the two latest cases of Zika infection in Metro Manila only works in Makati but resides in Mandaluyong.
“The male patient found positive for Zika virus, who is a non-resident, is already well. Unlike dengue that can cause death, Zika is associated with microcephaly or babies born with small heads. It mostly affects pregnant women,” Sese said in a statement.
Mayor Abigail Binay asked residents to remain vigilant and participate in a cleanup drive to destroy breeding sites for mosquitoes.
“Community involvement is important. We must take part in the citywide cleanup drive,” Binay said.
Sese said they would intensify ovi-larvitrap operations in barangays and public schools to prevent the transmission of the Zika virus.
He said they have stepped up efforts to determine areas with a high density of mosquitoes through the setting up of ovi-larvitraps.
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