TARLAC: The Department of Health (DoH) announced the Central Luzon region remains polio-free despite the emergence of the virus in certain areas. “There are no confirmed cases of polio as of this date,” said DoH Regional Director Cesar Cassion, noting that the agency continues to conduct our surveillance not only in people, but also in the environment. The DoH monitors waters in the region through regular environmental surveillance since polio virus was detected in samples taken from sewage in Manila and waterways in Davao. The DoH Regional Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit chief Jessie Fantone, meanwhile, affirmed that the region is negative with polio virus based on water specimens they obtained from the cities of Angeles and San Fernando.
