MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) reported on Thursday a steady decline in dengue cases in the past three months. ADVERTISEMENT“In the past three months, a steady decline in dengue cases was observed in all regions. Dengue Surveillance Reports also show that for December 22-31, 2019, there were only 815 dengue cases, 87% lower compared to the 6,125 cases reported over the same period in 2018,” read a statement from the agency. “While the steady decline in dengue cases is indeed a very welcome development, let us not be complacent. The DOH declared a national dengue epidemic in August last year when the recorded cases from January to July reached 146,062—almost twice the number of cases recorded for the same period in 2018.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 23, 2020 14:03 UTC