BORACAY ISLAND, Malay, Aklan- The Malay Health Office (MHO) is currently investigating the case of nine local tourists who experienced food poisoning after reportedly eating seafood during their vacation in this resort island.
The victims all came from Nueva Viscaya were identified as Fe Macarubo, 56; Clark Macarubo, 35; Vivian Macarubo, 33; Eric Macarubo, 33; Cariss Denumtad, 32; Arnie Denumtad, 35; Charm Macarubo, Catherine Macarubo, 14; and, Clever Macarubo, 8. They were all confined at the Boracay District Hospital.
Dr. Ariel Valencia, regional director of the Department of Health (DOH), said that they have assigned a personnel in this resort island to monitor the ongoing investigation being conducted by the provincial health office.
"Whatever the result of the investigation will be, it is up for the MHO to undertake the necessary action," Valencia said, adding that the DOH is not undertaking any specific action pending the result of the investigation.
Report said this is the first time that a food poisoning happened in this resort island. The victims reported of experiencing stomach disorder Wednesday morning.
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