MANILA — The Department of Health on Friday said dengue cases in the Philippines dropped by 76% in 2020 compared to the same period last year. During a virtual briefing, Dr.
Noni Evangelista, National Aedes-borne Viral Diseases Prevention and Control Program of the DOH, said other diseases such as leptospirosis also saw a significant decrease in cases.
Evangelista said the number of dengue cases decreased during the rainy months, when it is expected to hit its peak.Asked if the decrease in dengue and other cases was due to the COVID-19 lockdown, Evangelista said the DOH attributes it instead to the strengthening of its program.“This can be attributed to the increased health awareness of Filipinos,” she said.
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