Filipino travelers warned on flu outbreak in Japan
FILIPINOS visiting or residing in Japan were warned on rising cases of influenza in that country.
The Philippine Embassy in Japan also advised Filipino tourists to get travel insurance.
“Dahil sa pagtaas ng mga kaso ng influenza o sakit na trangkaso sa Japan, hinihikayat po namin ang ating mga kababayan na maging maingat,” it said.
“Pinapayuhan din namin ang mga magbibiyahe patungong Japan na kumuha ng travel insurance para sa mga hindi inaasahang pangangailangang medikal,” it added.
The embassy told Filipinos in Japan to protect themselves by wearing face masks, especially in crowded places and public transportation.
It also urged Filipinos to stay updated with public advisories and to stay home if feeling unwell or suffering from colds.
For emergencies, Filipinos in Japan may reach out to the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo at 080-4928-7979; the Philippine Consulate General in Osaka at 090-4036-7984; and the Philippine Consulate General in Nagoya: at 090-6580-6724. Philippine News Agency
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