Be ready for Sinulog parade rain or shine; stay healthy

With the cold spell and rainshowers in recent days,  health officials said Sinulog revelers should be extra mindful of their health.

Stay home if you’re feeling under the weather instead of forcing yourself to  join activities, said Dr. Expedito Medalla, chief of the emergency management staff of the   Department of Health in Central Visayas.

Bring an umbrella, sunglasses or rain coats and jackets to protect one’s self in bad weather.

Those suffering cough and colds should get proper rest, and bring a handkerchief and observe proper coughing etiquette by covering one’s mouth when coughing.

She also reminded  the public to drink plenty of fluids and get  enough sleep before the festivities to avoid having a weak constitution during street processions and parades.

Medalla urged parents not to bring  small children to watch Sunday’s street dancing and parade where they could  catch diseases and get stressed out by the crowds.

The DOH will put up 22 emergency medical teams along the route of the big parade and religious processions.

Each  team will have a doctor, a nurse, medical volunteers and an ambulance driver./Reporter Candeze R. Mongaya