THE Department of Health (DoH) issued a warning to the public against meningococcemia, citing 16 deaths in Central Luzon alone from January to November 11.

Regional Director Cesar Cassion said meningococcemia bacteria could spread from person-to-person through respiratory droplets from coughing, sneezing, kissing, or sharing foods, drinks and utensils with an infected person.

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