8.08.2012

Floods in Manila Aug 8, 2012

Updates on the floods in Manila Aug. 8, 2012 (AM) as seen on my FB wall.

2.1. LOW-RISK EXPOSURE is defined as those individuals with a single

history of wading in flood or contaminated water without wounds, cuts or

open lesions of the skin.

Doxycycline 200 mg single dose within 24 to 72 hours from exposure

NOTE: Doxycycline is NOT TO BE USED for pregnant and lactating women, children < 8 yo and those allergic to Doxycycline and related -cyclines. Prior consultation with physician is still recommended.

http://www.psmid.org.ph/contents/Leptospirosis_GUIDELINES_(contents).pdf

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FLOOD ALERTS: List of areas not passable to vehicles as of August 8

By: Abigail Kwok, InterAksyon.com
August 8, 2012 7:03 AMInterAksyon.comThe online news portal of TV5

Flooded areas that are not passable in the metropolis include:

* As of 8:00 a.m., Aurora Blvd-Araneta Ave. (waist deep)

* As of 7:30 a.m., Araneta Ave to Caliraya, neck deep, not passable to all types of vehicle

* As of 7 a.m., Ortigas Ave. Extension, Cainta

* As of 7 a.m., Imelda Ave., Cainta

* As of 7 a.m., Hi-way 2000, Taytay

* As of 7 a.m., C6 (Barkadahan Bridge, Taytay)

* As of 7 a.m., Marcos Hi-way, Calumpang San Jose, Antipolo (totally not passable due to road collapse of about 80 meters where 10 persons were injured)

* As of 6:47 a.m., EDSA P. Tuazon tunnel QC

* As of 6 a.m., Heritage/ Pasay / Roxas Blvd., US Embassy

* As of 6:05 a.m., Cainta Junction (waist deep)

* As of 6:05 a.m., Marcos Highway, Kingsville to Filinvest, Cainta (waist deep)

* As of 1:53 a.m., Araneta Ave.-Del Monte Ave., QC

The MMDA is constantly updating the traffic situation along major roads via InterAksyon.com's Traffic Navigator. Click and save this link for real-time monitoring of flood and traffic situations along Metro Manila's major thoroughfares.

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