DOH warns of heart, lung risks from hazardous smoke, haze

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health (DOH) is urging residents affected by the Navotas Sanitary Landfill fire to stay indoors and use specialized face masks to protect themselves against hazardous smoke and fine particulate matter. DOH Undersecretary Albert Domingo noted that while local authorities aim to extinguish the blaze by the end of April, immediate personal health precautions are necessary for those living near the site. “Habang nag-aantay tayong mangyari iyon, kung kaya po nating iwasan ang lugar, iyon ho ang best solution, ang lumayo tayo sa lugar (While we wait for that to happen, the best solution is to avoid […]... Keep on reading: DOH warns of heart, lung risks from hazardous smoke, haze

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