Mexican actor’s ‘aggressive bacterial infection’ after trip to Philippines not a cause for panic: Philippines DOH

Manuel Masalva visited the Philippines before he flew and arrived in Dubai last March 18. Two days later, he suffered severe abdominal pain that resulted in his hospitalisation. Photos: Manuel Masalva/Instagram

The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday said reports of Narcos: Mexico actor Manuel Masalva‘s hospitalisation 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.