The local government of Southern Leyte is looking into towns that have recorded cases of E. coli contamination.
In the Laging Handa briefing today (Jan. 24), Southern Leyte Gov. Damian Mercado said their provincial health officer is checking the situation.
“Pinapapuntahan na namin, pinapa-check kung gaano kalaki o ano iyong problema ng E. coli. But until now, kasi last week nalaman namin… wala pa akong na-receive na report. But sabi nila, report sa akin ng doktor ko, mga ten lang, ten municipalities ang sabing may [contamination],” he said.
Read more: 12 bayan sa Southern Leyte, kontaminado ang tubig ng E. coli
The Department of Health (DOH) said waterways in the area might have been affected during the onslaught of Typhoon Odette.
While water systems restoration is ongoing, the local government and the DOH reminded the residents to boil their water for three minutes before drinking. – Report from Naomi Tiburcio/AG–rir
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