Santo Domingo.- As Tropical Storm Melissa continues to threaten the nation, the Ministry of Public Well being has urged the inhabitants to take strict preventive measures to keep away from outbreaks of respiratory, diarrheal, and vector-borne illnesses, which frequently rise during times of heavy rain and flooding.

The ministry warned that the storm’s rainfall might result in water accumulation and river overflows, creating situations favorable for illnesses comparable to influenza, dengue, leptospirosis, and acute diarrheal infections. “Every family can do a lot to protect their health during this time. Keeping water clean, covering food, and maintaining good personal hygiene are simple but decisive actions,” the establishment acknowledged.

Among the many key suggestions are purifying water by including 5 drops of chlorine per gallon or boiling it earlier than consumption, washing fruits, greens, and kitchen utensils totally, avoiding contact with stagnant water or bathing within the rain, and washing fingers steadily with cleaning soap and water, particularly earlier than dealing with meals.