MANILA, Philippines — The number of dengue cases has risen to 50,385 cases, with 227 deaths reported in five regions, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported yesterday. Sixty-two deaths due to dengue were reported in Central Visayas, 50 in Calabarzon and 21 in Soccksargen. The NDRRMC said Calabarzon reported 13,032 cases; Central Visayas, 9,594; Eastern Visayas, 5,577, and Soccsksargen, 3,348. Health officials said 115,986 dengue cases have been reported since January, a 22 percent increase compared to the 4,703 cases last year. The DOH said Western Visayas reported 15,826 cases; Calabarzon, 12,780; Soccsksargen, 9,572; Northern Mindanao, 9,354, and Central Visayas, 9,259.

Source: Philippine Star July 20, 2019 16:00 UTC