DOH raises alarm on rabies

The regional office of the Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday warned residents of Oriental Mindoro to stay away from stray dogs roaming around the community as cases of deaths from rabies were reported in several of its municipalities.

“I call on everyone to be cautious, avoid contact with stray animals and educate every member of the family on the dangers of petting and bringing them home as they may be infected with the rabies virus,” DOH Regional Director Eduardo C. Janairo said.