Story: JOSEPHINE M. MENDOZA
Photos: Samar Provincial Health Office.
The province of Samar (composed of 24 municipalities and 2 cities) is placed under a state of calamity due to sharp rise of dengue cases recorded by the Provincial Health Office.
Resolution No. 17-906-24, placing the entire province of Samar under a state of calamity, was passed and adopted by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in its regular session on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
For the entire province, the Provincial Health Office recorded 2,013 cases as of morbidity week 32 (August 4-10, 2024). This number is 307% higher compared to last year’s 482 cases for the same period. Ten (10) deaths have been listed in this year’s outbreak.
Of the present existing cases, 66% are seen with warning signs while 34% are without warning signs.
Photos: Samar Provincial Health Office.
The province of Samar (composed of 24 municipalities and 2 cities) is placed under a state of calamity due to sharp rise of dengue cases recorded by the Provincial Health Office.
Resolution No. 17-906-24, placing the entire province of Samar under a state of calamity, was passed and adopted by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan in its regular session on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.
For the entire province, the Provincial Health Office recorded 2,013 cases as of morbidity week 32 (August 4-10, 2024). This number is 307% higher compared to last year’s 482 cases for the same period. Ten (10) deaths have been listed in this year’s outbreak.
Of the present existing cases, 66% are seen with warning signs while 34% are without warning signs.
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Catbalogan City listed the most number of 446 cases as of August 10, 2024. This number attributes to 22% of the total number of cases in the entire provinces.
As of morbidity week 33 (August 11-17), Calbayog has 422 cases with 2 deaths. Paranas has recorded 316 cases and Gandara 206 (as of August 10, 2024). All 4 of local governments has declared an outbreak thus placing respective areas under a state of calamity.
Meanwhile, the Samar Provincial Health Office informs that the dengue virus is transmitted by a day-biting mosquito called “Aedes aegypti “ and “Aedes albopictus.” These mosquitoes lay eggs in clear and stagnant water found in flower vases, cans, rain barrels, old rubber tires, etc. The adult mosquitoes rest in dark places of the house.
To mitigate, control and eliminate dengue infection, the public is enjoined to practice the 5S in the fight against dengue.
1. Search and destroy dengue breeding places like containers with stagnant water;
2. Self-protection measures such as use of mosquito repellant lotions;
3. Seek early consultation when symptoms are present;
4. Support fogging activities;
5. Sustain hydration.
As of morbidity week 33 (August 11-17), Calbayog has 422 cases with 2 deaths. Paranas has recorded 316 cases and Gandara 206 (as of August 10, 2024). All 4 of local governments has declared an outbreak thus placing respective areas under a state of calamity.
Meanwhile, the Samar Provincial Health Office informs that the dengue virus is transmitted by a day-biting mosquito called “Aedes aegypti “ and “Aedes albopictus.” These mosquitoes lay eggs in clear and stagnant water found in flower vases, cans, rain barrels, old rubber tires, etc. The adult mosquitoes rest in dark places of the house.
To mitigate, control and eliminate dengue infection, the public is enjoined to practice the 5S in the fight against dengue.
1. Search and destroy dengue breeding places like containers with stagnant water;
2. Self-protection measures such as use of mosquito repellant lotions;
3. Seek early consultation when symptoms are present;
4. Support fogging activities;
5. Sustain hydration.
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The Sangguniang Panlalawigan, in its Resolution, also cited the need for timely updates as to the status or cases of dengue in the province as well as recommendations on necessary and applicable actions from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC).(CJ/JMM)
- Calbayog Journal, August 22, 2024
- Calbayog Journal, August 22, 2024
