Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iloilo News Archive Description An account of the resource News, old and new, about Iloilo Province Subject The topic of the resource Iloilo Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document 36 Iloilo towns report cases of hand-foot-and-mouth disease By Ime Sornito -Thursday, April 11, 2024 QUIÑON QUIÑON ILOILO – A number of hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) cases has been reported in the province, with 36 of its 43 towns, including Passi City, affected from January to March this year. According to the Iloilo Provincial Health Office (IPHO), the towns of Alimodian, Dingle, Dueñas, Estancia, Pavia, San Enrique, and San Miguel have not reported any cases of HFMD during this period. HFMD is a contagious viral infection most commonly seen in young children, characterized by sores in the mouth and rashes on the hands and feet. The current cases, however, mark a significant decrease of 93 percent in cases, down to 219 from 3,278 cases during the same period in 2023. The towns with the highest number of cases are Igbaras (27), Lambunao (18), Barotac Nuevo (15), Santa Barbara (14), Oton (14), Barotac Viejo (14), Banate (12), Maasin (12), Lemery (11), and San Dionisio (eight). Additionally, 26 other towns, including Passi City, have reported cases, with numbers ranging from one to seven cases. Dr. Maria Socorro Colmenares-Quiñon, chief of the IPHO, said majority of those affected are children, especially those in daycare and grade school levels, due to high risks of transmission through play and the sharing of commonly handled objects. Parents are urged to be vigilant for early symptoms of HFMD and to seek excusal of their child from classes for seven to 10 days to prevent further spread. Daycare centers are reminded to maintain high standards of sanitation, including frequent disinfection of surfaces such as doorknobs, tables, and chairs. Quiñon attributes the significant reduction in HFMD cases this year to increased awareness and preventive measures, including campaigns, reminders, and advisories from the IPHO in collaboration with Municipal Health Offices. These efforts focus on maintaining cleanliness, hygiene, and the isolation of children showing signs and symptoms of HFMD. HFMD symptoms can include fever, sore throat, general malaise, painful red blisters in the mouth, a red rash on the palms and soles (sometimes with blistering), irritability in infants and toddlers, and loss of appetite./PN Citation Citation of the article Sornito, I. (2024, April 11). 36 Iloilo towns report cases of hand-foot-and-mouth disease. Panay News, 3. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 36 Iloilo towns report cases of hand-foot-and-mouth disease Description An account of the resource ILOILO – A number of hand-foot-and-mouth disease (HFMD) cases has been reported in the province, with 36 of its 43 towns, including Passi City, affected from January to March this year. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sornito, Ime Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://www.panaynews.net/36-iloilo-towns-report-cases-of-hand-foot-and-mouth-disease/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Panay News</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Panay News Incorporated Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource April 11, 2024 Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Subject The topic of the resource Foot-and-mouth disease in swine Public health