Deaths and health problems in evacuation centers around Mayon volcano
The crowding, stress and disease associated with evacuation is having its toll on people looking for safety due to the activity of Mayon volcano in Albay province.
Conditions are difficult in the 29 evacuation centers where at least four people have died due to reasons unrelated to the eruption.
A three year old by boy died from an unspecified parasitic infection and three elderly people suffered heart attacks according to provincial health officials.
Crowding and harsh conditions have caused respiratory and skin diseases to spread throughout the evacuation centers.
Nearly 48,000 residents in the volcano area have fled their homes seeking safety and shelter.
According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, Mayon volcano continues to spew lava and ash several kilometers into the air. Mudslides are also a concern due to recent heavy rains.
Mayon volcano is approximately 500 kilometers southeast of the capital city of Manila.
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