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Dengue cases up in 7 regions

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SUBIC BAY, Zambales — The Department of Health (DoH) said on Saturday that seven regions in the country registered an increase in the number of dengue cases.

SUBIC BAY, Zambales — The Department of Health said on Saturday that seven regions in the country registered an increase in the number of dengue cases.It added that from May 19 to June 1, the number of dengue cases reported was 3,793, lower than the 5,368 logged from May 5–18, which was almost the same as the 5,305 reported from April 21 to May 4.DoH spokesman Dr. Albert Francis Domingo said the May 19 to June 1 figures should be interpreted with caution.

'All hospitals and clinics are reminded to please submit reports as soon as possible to ensure accurate case counts and help guide public health decision-making,' Domingo said.As of June 1, 70,498 dengue cases have been reported in the country, with 197 deaths.Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said the best way to fight dengue is to destroy mosquito breeding grounds.'More water means more mosquito breeding grounds. Kill mosquitoes to keep dengue down.

 

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