The number of dengue cases continues to rise to 115,986 with 491 deaths according to the Department of Health (DOH).
The health department said several regions in the country, which include Central Luzon, Northern Mindanao, Soccksargen, and BARMM, have surpassed the dengue alert threshold.
READ: DOH declares dengue alert in several regions
Cavite and several areas in Zamboanga City have already declared a state of calamity due to the increasing number of dengue cases in the area.
The DOH, meanwhile, reiterates the importance of seeking early consultation to avoid grave consequences.—AAC
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