The Department of Health (DOH) today reported that dengue cases nationwide from January to September 24th of this year continue to decrease, the count now being at 83,459 cases, which is 22.40% lower compared to the same period last year. There were 467 deaths.
For the same period last year, cases reached 107,550 with 668 deaths.
July and August represent the peak months for dengue. Cases in July and August this year decreased by 41.99% compared to last year.more
