DUMAGUETE CITY – The number of dengue cases in Negros Oriental continues to spiral with 12 deaths reported from Jan. 1 to Aug. 3 this year.
The Department of Health (DOH) in the province said a total of 2,468 cases were reported during the period, which is 224 percent higher compared to the same period last year of 762 cases and five deaths.
This capital city remains in top spot among the 10 towns and cities in Negros Oriental with the highest number of cases at 306 and one death.
Others on the list are as follows: Mabinay town (242 cases and one death), Sibulan (194 and one death); Siaton (190); Bais City (176 cases); Bayawan City (174 and two deaths); Pamplona (172 plus one death); Guihulngan City (161 plus one death); Sta. Catalina (153); Basay (102 cases and three deaths).
The other dengue deaths were reported in Manjuyod (2) and Pamplona (1).
Dr. Socrates Villamor, the DOH provincial chief, on Wednesday said that so far, no dengue outbreak has been declared in any area of Negros Oriental. (PNA)
