Requested from DOH by R. Cuartero at 01:16 AM on
Oct 05, 2023.
Purpose: Data Management
Date of Coverage: 01/01/2020 - 10/05/2023
Tracking no: #DOH-592304964243
Cuartero 01:16 AM, Oct 05, 2023
"Countries with previously reported Nipah virus outbreaks in people: Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore"
https://www.cdc.gov/vhf/nipah/outbreaks/distribution-map.html?fbclid=IwAR2eIm_LVTa13svdDjyL5Rrx0XbqAjZrPFnKOfy906xp1wejia_dgkK3zW4
Provide me verifiable documents on:
1. When (specific dates) did the outbreak occur?
2. Were RT-PCR tests employed to determine Nipah outbreak?
Receiving Officer 05:08 AM, Oct 05, 2023
October 5, 2023
Dear Ryan,
Thank you for your request dated Oct 05, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for RT-PCR tests for Nipah viruses.
We received your request on Oct 05, 2023 and will respond on or before Oct 26, 2023 01:16:28 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://msc20190130v2-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHQsSB0NvbnRlbnQiEERPSC01OTIzMDQ5NjQyNDMM, for request with ticket number #DOH-592304964243.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Receiving Officer
FOI Officer
Maker 09:42 AM, Oct 05, 2023
Good day!
Please be informed that we have endorsed your request to Public Health Services Team (PHST) for action. Kindly await for their response.
Thank you!
Maker 04:09 PM, Oct 18, 2023
October 18, 2023
Dear Ryan Cuartero,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Oct 05, 2023 01:16:28 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for RT-PCR tests for Nipah viruses.
Response to Request
Your FOI request is approved.
Attached is the response of the DOH Disease Prevention and Control Bureau on your request
Kindly accomplish the FOI Feedback form at the link
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Thank you
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Respectfully,
FOI Decision Maker
FOI Receiving Officer
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