Narcos Mexico star Manuel Masalva bacterial infection after Philippines trip not a cause of panic


MANILA: The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday (April 8) said reports of ‘Narcos: Mexico’ actor Manuel Masalva's (pic) hospitalization in Dubai due to an “aggressive bacterial infection” after a trip to the Philippines should not cause public panic.

According to DOH Spokesperson Assistant Secretary Albert Domingo, the agency first wondered what kind of bacteria the actor contacted as not all bacteria are “aggressive” and can cause illness.

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