CHOLERA VS. COVID-19 by

CHOLERA

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KEY EVENTS

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During the fourth year of American War, on November 1902 lasted till early of February 1904.

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April 16, 1902 - General Malvar surrendered to put an end of his countrymean.

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During the 1902-1904 Epidemic: 166, 252 cases and 109,461 estimated deaths were reported

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https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/462583

Shortage of food and medical supplies because of borderline quarantine

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In Farolla, a barrio near Pasig River.

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First chorela case. Farolla a barrio near Pasig River.This was because of the incoming vessels that is coming from Hong Kong that is been transported in rivers of Pasig.

In April 12 1902 U.S Commander at Calamba, Laguna

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In April 12 1902 U.S Commander at Calamba, Laguna witnessed a suspected first case of Cholera in a bario and they decided to burned the nipa hut of the suspected person to stop the spread of virus.

COVID - 19

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Government Response

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Government Order 66 was implemented which stipulated,among other things, that nipa houses of cholera cases were to be burned, while houses constructed of wood were to be disinfected.

Reflection

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It is evident that the impacts of containment measures are critical in preventing the spread of infectious diseases. The analogy between COVID-19 and cholera illustrates how urgently and comprehensively measures must be implemented in order to contain outbreaks and protect public health. It is critical that individuals, organizations, and governments work together to maintain containment measures including social distancing, testing, contact tracing, and immunization in order to halt the spread of illnesses and decrease their impacts. By thinking about the experiences with cholera and COVID-19, we can obtain vital insight into the effectiveness of containment techniques and the necessity of early and well-coordinated actions in handling public health emergencies.

Having to deal with both COVID-19 and cholera as public health professionals is an extremely difficult aspect of their job in protecting our health. Similar to frontliners, they continue to be responsible even when others pass away or do so quickly. The people who conduct experiments and create vaccinations deserve our gratitude because, despite their hard job, they genuinely care about us. Therefore, one of the public health officials and I should collaborate to stop this spiral of chaos.

As a people, we ought to be ready for anything since we have no idea what will occur after this. Always be mindful of your surroundings, try to keep your space as sterile as possible, and understand how to communicate effectively when handling public health emergencies. Exercise extra caution, research reliable sources, interact with the community, and be informed about public health emergencies. In actuality, epidemics aid public health officials in being more vigilant and ready for any future health emergencies.

1902 IN TONDO

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During 1902 in Tondo where there is a lot of corpses laying in ground, American Government are worried if they will just bury the corpses on the ground that water tables would be infected. Instead they come up with a solution of cremation and the burial of corpses inside a metal coffin and bury them 7 feet deep.

Analyzation

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As we can see, the Philippines and other countries are mostly concerned about cholera and COVID-19. The cholera virus, which can spread through tainted food and water supplies, can cause diarrhea and dehydration. The government is working to improve access to clean water, food, and sanitation infrastructure in the Philippines, which is suffering from poor sanitation and a lack of clean water. This is being done to stop the spread of cholera, which is spread by COVID-19 and is contracted through the respiratory system. The Philippines is indeed going through a pandemic, and in order to stop the virus from spreading, health authorities are implementing lockdowns, testing, contact tracing, and vaccine drives.

To effectively address COVID-19 and cholera, it is imperative that the health authorities in the Philippines employ techniques for surveillance, prevention, and response. Public awareness, accessibility to healthcare facilities, and a dedication to preventative measures are essential in the fight against these diseases. To learn more about COVID-19 and cholera in particular, we could contact the Philippine Department of Health or our local health authorities.

PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES

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Key Events

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IMPACT ON SOCIETY

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Inside Manila, infected homes were marked with a red flag to signal people to stay away while loved ones were cared for.

https://www.edwardianpromenade.com/colonies/philippinescholera/#:~:text=Any%20houses%20found%20to%20be,carrying%20the%20disease%20with%20them.

First recorded Covid-19 case

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On December 31, 2019, was the first ever recorded Covid-19 case and it was located at Wuhan, China.

During the peak of Cholera 1902

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In 1902 during the peak of Cholera, the Americans organized their cholera hospitals by race: the tent line marked street A was “Chinatown,” street B was for the Spanish, street C for white Americans, street D for black Americans, and E through G for Filipinos

https://www.edwardianpromenade.com/colonies/philippinescholera/#:~:text=Any%20houses%20found%20to%20be,carrying%20the%20disease%20with%20them.

First Covid-19 case in the Philippines

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On the 30th of January 2020 the Department of Health(DOH) recorded the first Covid-19 case in the Philippines and it was a Chinese National.

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In southwestern Luzon the situation became dire because of the war and epidemic that caused famine into their society.

https://opinion.inquirer.net/131841/cholera-covid-19-and-philippinitis/amp?fbclid=IwAR2NkCqyS8JlfgwcWIqTrd6lI563lBsxD-Z_k22556p-4W0KxldjS_yBEnY

First Covid-19 recorded death

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First case of Covid-19 death was recorded on February 1st of 2020. It was recorded by Department of Health(DOH).

Technology during New Normal

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Due to lockdown and limited physical interaction, individuals resort to technology to lessen their boredom and keep up with their folks into the new normal world.

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During the Epidemic in 1902, local Filipinos were being suppressed by colonial authorities and because of that, their normal lives and rituals are being disrupted.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

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Virtual Interaction

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Because of the implementation of lockdown and limited social interaction in 2020, physical interactions decreased and virtual/online interactions increased.

PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES

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IMPACT ON SOCIETY

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Enhance Community Quarantine & General Community Quarantine

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ECQ & GCQ was introduced to the world. refers to “the implementation of temporary measures limiting movement and transportation, regulation of operating industries, and presence of uniformed personnel to enforce community quarantine protocols.”

https://www.moneymax.ph/lifestyle/articles/new-normal-guide#:~:text=Outdoor%20exercise%20like%20jogging%20and,masks%20and%20practice%20social%20distancing .

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Nine typologies of PHSMs that emerged such as (1) physical distancing, (2) border controls, (3) personal protective equipment requirements, (4) transmission monitoring, (5) surge health infrastructure capacity, (6) surge medical supplies, (7) surge human resources, (8) vaccine availability and roll-out and (9) social and economic support measures.

https://gh.bmj.com/content/7/11/e009863

Declaration of ECQ

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Declaration of ECQ in other parts of Philippines where virus is most prominent by Former President Rodrigo Duterte. This is to mitigate the spread of the virus. Physical activities where banned at this point.

Declaration of GCQ

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The declaration of GCQ, were other physical activities from other parts of Philippines are allowed but it has strict limitations.

Mandatory wearing of face mask

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On April 2, 2020, Former President Rodrigo Duterte mandated the wearing of face mask to prevent the spread of the virus.

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Many Filipinos lost jobs and food shortages and difficulties accessing health care.

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Due to global shortages, procurement of COVID-19 vaccines, medical supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) test machines, and test kits proved challenging in the early phases of the pandemic.

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DAZA, CZAN KYLE M.

GARCIA, APRIL KURSTEIGN

Implementing of Virtual/Online Learning

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The implementation of online learning was introduced in March 2020 in response to strict lockdown measures in the Philippines.

Basic sanitation practices

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced some basic sanitation practices to help prevent the spread of the virus. These practices include:

- Wearing a properly fitted mask

- Practicing social distancing by maintaining a distance of at least 6 feet from others

- Washing hands frequently

- Covering your mouth when coughing and your nose when sneezing