CHO: 6 deaths due to dengue since January

THE City Health Office (CHO) recorded six deaths so far this year due to dengue, but city officials said this is no cause for alarm.

City Health Officer Dr. Fe Bongcas said from January to August, there has been 6 mortalities recorded, and 3 of these deaths are recorded in Barangay Lapasan alone.

The deaths were all reported last week.

She added that the 6 mortalities are 9 to 10 years old.

“The 1-20 years old is the most vulnerable age group for this virus,” she said.

Because of the incident, Bongcas said they have initiated fogging twice, particularly in Lapas Uno, barangay Lapasan.

She said Lapas Uno is a favorite home to mosquitoes because the area is swampy and are surrounded with many houses.

“We can always conduct fogging but as much as possible, we try to minimize it because the fog contains chemical. That’s why what we are really campaigning is to maintain a clean environment,” she said.

From January 1 to July 24, 684 dengue cases are already recorded, but Bongcas said compared to the data gathered in the same period last year, the figure is down by about 24 percent.

Based on the CHO statistics, Bongcas said dengue cases are expected to reach a high every 2 to years.

“This period we are expecting that the cases are already high, but we are happy that so far, the number of dengue cases is still low,” she said.

Although the deaths are no cause for alarm, Bongcas advised the public that these deaths can be prevented if only surroundings are clean.

Bongcas reiterated the importance of the 4S strategy which includes searching and destroying mosquito breeding places; securing self-protection; seeking early consultation; and supporting fogging and spraying in hot spot places.

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