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Negros Occidental has already one confirmed death due to pertussis, Dr. Girlie Pinongan, Provincial Health Officer, confirmed on Monday, April 15.She said that the victim is a one-month-old baby who died at Corazon Locsin Montelibano Memorial Regional Hospital last week.The baby had already died when the confirmation result from the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine arrived in the province.
Despite the increase in cases, Pinongan said there is no outbreak yet in the province based on the criteria of the Department of Health.“Our situation is still manageable and there are no reported new cases everyday,” she said.Pinongan reminded the public, especially babies and children, that they should not go outside if they have a cough and if they cannot avoid it, they should wear masks especially in crowded places.
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