(Editor's Note: The Manila Times is reposting its online story entitled 'Travelers urged to wear face masks amid virus threat' to correct its report that described the Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) as a virus. Dr. Rotgene Solante, infectious disease specialist of the Department of Health (DoH), said that the STSS was a bacteria.
as a virus. Dr. Rotgene Solante, infectious disease specialist of the Department of Health , said that the STSS was a bacteria.)MANILA, Philippines — The Manila International Airport Authority , the operator of Ninoy Aquino International Airport , advised travelers on Friday to wear face masks while inside the airport as protection from Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome , a bacteria that was first reported in Japan.
He said that MIAA was in constant communication with the Department of Health through the Bureau of Quarantine regarding the monitoring of passengers arriving from other countries.The MIAA also requested the BoQ to provide updates on its monitoring of cases to prevent the spread of the infection.Bendijo said, however, that wearing a face mask at the airport was a recommendation and not mandatory.
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