Last 10 June 2009, Department of Health (DOH) National Epidemiology Center Director, Dr. Eric Tayag advised the public to always observe proper hygiene and strictly observe the guidelines they issued for those having flu-like symptoms such as sore throat, cough and fever.
"It is important for those sick to get lots of rest, drink plenty of water, and always wear mask as the disease is spread through respiratory droplets particularly when coughing or sneezing," he stressed.
At present, Tayag said Response level 3 or at least one case each of the A(H1N1) virus has been reported in several schools within and outside Metro Manila.
In cooperation with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Tayag said they have alerted schools all over the country including state colleges and universities (SUCs) and private educational institutions to follow certain guidelines if an A(H1N1) case is found positive in their campuses.
According to GMAnews.TV (as of 18 June 2009), there are already 71 cases in 16 schools, including 13 schools in Metro Manila and 3 schools in the provinces. The breakdown are as follows:
"It is important for those sick to get lots of rest, drink plenty of water, and always wear mask as the disease is spread through respiratory droplets particularly when coughing or sneezing," he stressed.
At present, Tayag said Response level 3 or at least one case each of the A(H1N1) virus has been reported in several schools within and outside Metro Manila.
In cooperation with the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Tayag said they have alerted schools all over the country including state colleges and universities (SUCs) and private educational institutions to follow certain guidelines if an A(H1N1) case is found positive in their campuses.
According to GMAnews.TV (as of 18 June 2009), there are already 71 cases in 16 schools, including 13 schools in Metro Manila and 3 schools in the provinces. The breakdown are as follows:
| SCHOOL | LOCATION | NO. OF CASES |
| De La Salle University | Manila | 16 |
| FEU East Asia College | Manila | 3 |
| De La Salle College of St. Benilde | Manila | 2 |
| Ateneo de Manila University | Quezon City | 7 |
| St. Andrews School | Parañaque City | 1 |
| Hilera Elementary School | Jaen, Nueva Ecija | 20 |
| Doña Candelaria Meneses Duque Memorial High School | Bulacan | 8 |
| Mapua Institute of Technology | Manila | 3 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Succor College | Marikina | 1 |
| Miriam College | Quezon City | 3 |
| Dominican College | San Juan | 1 |
| Philippine Science High School Eastern Visayas Campus | Palo, Leyte | 1 |
| Don Alejandro Roces Sr. Science and Technology | Quezon City | 1 |
| Lagro Elementary School | Quezon City | 2 |
| Lourdes School | Mandaluyong City | 1 |
| University of the Philippines - Diliman | Quezon City | 1 |