Three more children died from dengue bringing the total number of fatalities in Negros Occidental from the mosquito-borne virus to 13 this year, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Ma. Girlie Pinongan said Thursday, Oct. 3.
The dengue cases in Negros Occidental this year hit 4,400 on Sept. 28, she said.
This is an increase by 272.57 percent or 3,219 cases compared to 1,181 during the same period last year, Pinongan said.
The ten local government units with the most number of dengue cases were Bago City with 437, followed by Hinoba-an with 345, San Carlos City – 324, Kabankalan City – 289, Talisay City -283, Sagay City – 282, Sipalay City -263, Cadiz City -250, Silay City – 244 and Cauayan – 217.
The 1 to 10 years old age group had the most number of dengue cases, Pinongan said.
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Some were infected by dengue carrying mosquitos in schools, she said.
PHO coordinators were sent to Bago City to look into why dengue cases are high there, Pinongan said.
Those with dengue symptoms such as fever, body pains, rashes, nausea and vomiting should seek medical help, she said.
Most of the dengue deaths were caused by delayed medical intervention, she said.
She reiterated the need for cleanliness and the removal of stagnant water that serve as breading places for mosquitos.*