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DOH tests water in Baguio amid diarrhea outbreak

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<p>MANILA (<strong>UPDATED</strong>) — The Department of Health on Thursday said it was testing water sources in Baguio City following a diarrhea outbreak in the city.</p><p>The increase in diarrhea cases started last December 21, according to the DOH, citing preliminary findings of the Baguio City Health Office. </p><p>From December 21 to January 7 or after 18 days, the DOH recorded 308 diarrhea cases in the City of Pines. </p><p>The agency said 11 individuals were &quot;admitted to surrounding hospitals&quot; and added that &quot;no death&quot; was reported.</p><p>Diarrhea — or when someone experiences loose and watery stool and feels the urgent need to use the toilet — is caused by various factors, including viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections from contaminated food or water.</p><p>The health agency said one should ensure hydration when experiencing diarrhea by drinking replacement fluids or clean water with oral rehydration solution. </p><p>&quot;Water may be boiled for two minutes (start timer after water comes to a rolling boil). The use of chlorine-based water disinfection solution or tablets, if available in health centers, is also recommended,&quot; the DOH said.</p><p>&quot;The public is also advised to report any change in color or odor of their household tap water,&quot; it added.</p><p>The DOH also urged the public to always use clean water for preparing drinks, cooking, washing eating and cooking utensils, brushing teeth, and washing their hands and face. </p><p>Affected areas in Baguio City will be provided clean potable water pending the final result of its water testing.</p><div><strong>FROM OUR ARCHIVES</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/E06IbrJbHns?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

The Department of Health is investigating a diarrhea outbreak in Baguio City, with 308 diarrhea cases reported within an 18-day period. 