With the landfall of Typhoon Kabayan in Northern Luzon, the Department of Health (DOH) on Friday issued guidelines on leptospirosis in case of floods.

DOH Secretary Janette Loreto Garin advised the public not to wade in flooded waters, especially if one has an open wound, and to wear protective footwear to prevent leptospirosis.

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