Baguio City has no reported 'walking pneumonia' so far — Health Services Office

BAGUIO CITY — The Baguio City Health Services Office (HSO) on Friday said there is no recorded case of the respiratory disease “walking pneumonia” in the city.

It, however, reminded Baguio residents not to be confident and practice health protocols especially in crowded places.

The disease, according to health reports, is caused by a bacteria called Mycoplasma pneumoniae

The HSO is encouraging  the public to wear face mask and avoid crowded place as much as possible.

City Epidemiology and Surveilance Unit (CESO) expert Marie Magsino revealed that there is an influenza cases rise in the city.  She said that it is higher than the number of cases last year. 

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