Taal unrest: DOH tells nearby residents to stay home, use protective wear outdoors

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The Department of Health advises those living near Taal Volcano to avoid going out. If necessary, they should wear goggles, N95 masks, and protective clothing to prevent irritation from the volcanic sulfur dioxide emission.

The Department of Health on Friday advised those living near Taal Volcano to avoid going out. If necessary, they should wear goggles, N95 masks, and protective clothing to prevent irritation from the volcanic sulfur dioxide emission.

The sulfur dioxide can cause irritation to the eyes, skin, and respiratory system, Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said. "Ang ibinubuga po nitong sulfur dioxide o kaya kung ito ay magbubuga ng abo ay nakakasama sa sinumang exposed o makalanghap po nito," she said in a media briefing.[Translation: The sulfur dioxide emission or ashfall is bad for anyone who is exposed to it. Ashfall is unsafe for those with asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has placed Taal under Alert 3 on Thursday afternoon, which means there is an ongoing magmatic extrusion at the main crater"that may further drive succeeding explosions."

 

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