33 Cases Of Zika In Philippines Includes 2 Pregnant Women

The latest reported victim of Zika virus in the Philippines is a 16-year old pregnant girl from Las Piñas City. 

There are 33 cases of Zika according to Department of Health, which includes two pregnant women.

The first pregnant women who contacted Zika is from Cebu and she is due to give birth on January. She has already undergone two ultrasound and so far, no abnormalities were seen in her pregnancy. 

“She’s okay, she’s still being monitored. She has undergone two ultrasound and so far, still normal. She’s expected to give birth in January,” DOH Secretary Paulyn Ubial said.

@Dok_Pau confirms second pregnant #Zika; 16 year old from Las Piñas city; had skin rash & fever at 32nd week of her pregnancy; No ultrasound

— Doc Eric Tayag (@erictayagSays) November 16, 2016

The 16-year old pregnant girl from Las Pinas who contacted Zika is on her 32nd week. Some of the symptoms she suffered are rashes and fever. No ultrasound test has been done yet to know of the safety of her baby. 

“@Dok_Pau confirms second pregnant #Zika; 16 year old from Las Pinas City; had skin rash & fever at 32nd week of her pregnancy; No ultrasound,” DOH spokesperson Dr. Eric Tayag said in his Twitter account.

“Total number of #zika in #ph is 33 including 2 pregnant cases (Cebu & Las Pinas),” he added.

What Do You Need To Know About Zika?

There are total of 33 cases of Zika in Philippines, of these:

12- are from Ilo-ilo; 

4- from Bacoor Cavite; 

3-  from Mandaluyong;  

3- from Calamba, Laguna 
(includes a 7-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy from Calamba, Laguna)

2-  from Antipolo; 

2- Las Pinas; 

2-  Muntinlupa; 

1- Cebu; 

1- Quezon City; 

1-  Makati; (a 27-year-old woman) 

1- Caloocan; (a 31-year-old man) 

1- Manila (a 25-year-old woman from Sta. Cruz, Manila)

What is Zika?

Zika virus is mostly transmitted through mosquito bites particularly of Aedes Eagypti, the same mosquito that carries dengue. 

This virus has already been declared as global health emergency by World Health Organization (WHO) because of its link to microcephaly. 

Microcephaly is a condition where a baby is born with unusually small head and underdeveloped brain. 

Aside from mosquito bites, the virus can also be transmitted sexually. DOH reminds couples to practise safe sex even for pregnant women to avoid infection. 

What are the symptoms of Zika?

Deaths are rare and only one-in-five people infected is thought to develop symptoms.

These includes:

• mild fever 
• conjunctivitis (red, sore eyes) 
• headache 
• joint pain 
•  rashes

The DOH has also set up 24/7 Zika virus hotlines. These are (02) 711-1001 and (02) 711-1002.

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12 FILIPINO NURSES ARE INFECTED WITH MERS CoV!

Kung may mga kaibigan at kakilala kayo na nagwowork sa mga hospital na nabanggit, please follow up on them at PAKISHARE. Let us offer prayers for our kababayans.

According to the Ministry of Health website, there are 339 Novel Corona Virus cases and 102 deaths in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 

We really hope and pray that with the coming of the WHO experts here and some pharmaceutical companies, a vaccine will be develop so this will be over soon. 

A total of 12 Filipino nurses and a pharmacist as per our counting and according to MOH website news releases are infected with MERS Corona Virus. Some of them though has not developed any symptoms, and some status are stable and that is reassuring and calming. 

ANO NGA BA ANG MERS CORONA VIRUS?

In Tabuk

1.    A  26-year-old Filipina female nurse, working at Prince Fahad bin Sultan Private Hospital. She has been in contact with a confirmed case, but she hasn’t developed any symptoms.

2.    A 24-year-old Filipina female nurse, working at Prince Fahad bin Sultan Private Hospital. She has been in contact with a confirmed case, but she hasn’t developed any symptoms.

3.    A 46-year-old Filipina female nurse, working at Prince Fahad bin Sultan Private Hospital. She has been in contact with a confirmed case, but she hasn’t developed any symptoms.

4.    A 37-year-old Filipina male nurse, working at Prince Fahad bin Sultan Private Hospital. He has been in contact with a confirmed case, but he hasn’t developed any symptoms.

 In Jeddah

1.    A 42-year-old Filipina female nurse. She has developed respiratory symptoms on 20th April, 2014. Then, she has been admitted to the Military Hospital in Jeddah on 22nd April, 2014. Now, her health status is stable.

2.    A 54-year-old -year-old Filipina female nurse, working at King Fahad Hospital. She has developed respiratory symptoms on 24th April, 2014. Now , her health status is stable.

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In Riyadh

1.    A 38-year-old female Filipina pharmacist. She has been admitted to King Fahad Medical City on 22nd April, 2014, suffering from respiratory symptoms. Now, she is at IC unit, receiving the proper treatment, May Allah grant him speedy recovery.

2.    A 28-year-old female Filipina nurse, working at Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Hospital in Riyadh, but she hasn’t developed any symptoms.

3.    A 40-year-old female Filipina nurse, working at the Cardiac Section in the Military Hospital, who is in contact with a confirmed case, but she hasn’t developed any symptoms.

In Makkah

1.    A 40-year-old female Filipina nurse, working at Al-Noor Hospital. She has been in contact with a confirmed case, but she hasn’t developed any symptoms.

2.    A 30-year-old male Filipina nurse, working at the IC unit in the Al-Noor Hospital. He has been in contact with a confirmed case, and developed mild respiratory symptoms on 22nd  April, 2014. Now, His health status is stable.

3.    A 34-year-old female Filipina nurse, working at the IC unit in the Al-Noor Hospital. She has been in contact with a confirmed case, and developed respiratory symptoms on 21st April, 2014. Now, she is receiving the proper treatment at the hospital and her health status is stable.

Infographics Courtesy of HAAD

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