Oriental Mindoro logs 1,424 dengue cases, 3 deaths
CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The province has recorded 1,424 dengue cases, including three deaths, as of Oct. 13, according to the Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU).
The PESU dengue dashboard showed 117 newly reported cases from Oct. 4 to 10, prompting the provincial government and local health authorities to intensify dengue prevention efforts.
The Provincial Health Office, in coordination with local government units, municipal health offices and barangays, has been implementing measures, including public information campaigns, community cleanups and the removal of mosquito breeding sites.
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The provincial government urged residents to take part in dengue prevention, stressing that controlling the disease requires cooperation among authorities, families and communities.
Residents were advised to remove stagnant water where mosquitoes can breed, use mosquito nets and repellents, and wear clothing that protects against mosquito bites.
Those experiencing fever and other possible dengue symptoms were urged to seek medical consultation promptly. /mcm
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