Close Monitoring of Cases Linked to Viral Pneumonia Infections in Wuhan, China

January 29, 2020LABOR ADVISORY NO. 003-20The Department of Labor and Employment assures all Filipino workers abroad that the Department, through the Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLOs), is closely monitoring all cases linked to the viral pneumonia infections in Wuhan, Hubei Province in mainland China. HTcADCTo help prevent the spread of the disease, all OFWs are reminded of the following advice 1 from the World Health Organization for tourists and the general public:1. Avoid close contact with people suffering from acute respiratory infections;2. Frequent hand-washing or use alcohol-based hand rub, especially after direct contact with ill people, their environment and before touching the eyes, nose and mouth;3. Avoid close contact with live or dead farm or wild animals;4. Travellers with symptoms of acute respiratory infection should practice cough etiquette (maintain distance, cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or clothing, and wash hands);5. Avoid visiting crowded places and hospitals; wear a mask if necessary; and6. If developing symptoms such as fever or respiratory symptoms, put on a mask and consult a doctor immediately. Let the doctor...