In order to curb the spread of infectious diseases, Marikina, Philippines launched a campaign of "catching rats for money". Is this useful?

It is useful to some extent, because rats are the intermediate hosts of this infectious disease. By encouraging local residents to catch a large number of rats in exchange for the corresponding money, the spread of the virus can be directly prevented to a great extent, and the physical safety of local Filipino residents can be better protected. However, this is not a long-term solution. If you want to completely solve this problem, it is best to develop the corresponding vaccine or directly solve the virus. Of course, it does not rule out that this is of great significance to local residents.

According to relevant media reports, there is a virus that threatens public health in the flood-stricken areas of the Philippines, called leptospirosis virus. This virus is prevalent in the rainy season, with a high incidence rate and is difficult to treat, which will do great harm to the national and local economy. The intermediate host of the virus is a local mouse, so the local mayor directly told the public that every mouse caught can get 200 Philippine pesos directly. Equivalent to RMB 0. 12 yuan, the award has achieved remarkable results since its promulgation, which has solved the spread of this infectious disease well.

In this way, a large number of people come and go with mouse carcasses every day. Only two days ago, 3,737 mice were directly received. This can prevent the virus from spreading further, because these viruses will not cause further virus transmission to human beings after there is no intermediate source of infection, but this situation will not last long. If possible, the best way is to develop the corresponding vaccine.

This can prevent the spread of the virus in the local area to a great extent, but whether the virus will eventually spread will actually have to wait until the end, but at least the local government has made a lot of efforts. Through these methods, it can better bring income to the local people and better protect the local people.