Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Edsel Salavana said Tuesday, July 5, dengue cases should be “closely monitored” as dengue cases in the country rose by 58%.
A total of 51,622 dengue cases were recorded from January 1 to June 18, 58% higher compared to the reported cases during the same period in 2021, the Department of Health (DOH) reported Monday, July 4.
The World Health Organization on Saturday said the rapid spread of monkeypox across dozens of nations does not represent a global health emergency at this time.
The Department of Health (DOH) said on Thursday, June 23, that the COVID-19 positivity rate in the National Capital Region rose to 5.2% from the 3.2% in the previous week.
