DoH raises Code White alert over Queenie
The Department of Health raised a Code White alert as severe tropical storm Queenie approaches typhoon strength, with emergency teams and hospitals on standby.
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The Department of Health raised a Code White alert as severe tropical storm Queenie approaches typhoon strength, with emergency teams and hospitals on standby.
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Inactivate ng DOH ang express lanes sa mga ospital kasunod ng pagtaas ng kaso ng leptospirosis dulot ng pagbaha at pag-ulan mula sa habagat. Tiniyak ng ahensya…
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