Manila logs 38 new dengue cases, bringing total to 3,555

MANILA, Philippines – Dengue remained the most frequently reported among the diseases monitored in Manila, with 38 new cases recorded on Monday, bringing the city’s year-to-date total to 3,555, according to the latest W.I.L.D. (water-borne diseases, influenza, leptospirosis, and dengue) diseases report of the Manila Health Department (MHD).

The report, which covers water-borne diseases, influenza, leptospirosis, and dengue, also recorded 23 new influenza-like illness (ILI) cases, five new severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) cases, and five new leptospirosis cases.

No new cases of cholera, typhoid fever or confirmed COVID-19 were recorded on the same day.

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The report was based on data extracted from the Electronic Disease Case Surveillance and Information System (EDCS-IS) as of 7 a.m. on Oct. 5.

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From Jan. 1 to Oct. 5, the MHD had recorded 3,555 dengue cases, 2,100 ILI cases, 1,612 leptospirosis cases and 478 SARI cases.

The city also logged 82 typhoid fever cases, 100 confirmed COVID-19 cases and four cholera cases during the same period.

The MHD said it continued to monitor W.I.L.D. diseases, particularly as illnesses may spread during the rainy season.

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“Patuloy ang pagbabantay sa mga sakit na maaaring lumaganap lalo na ngayong tag-ulan [Monitoring continues for diseases that may spread, especially during the rainy season],” it said in a statement.

The health department urged residents to remain cautious as the city continues monitoring the diseases. /jpv