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More than 36,000 people were infected with the dengue virus in the first half of August, while the number of fatalities this year due to the disease rose to 546, according to the Department of Health on Thursday.Based on the DOH 's latest data, the dengue uptrend persisted this rainy season as the 29,021 cases logged on July 21-August 3 jumped by 25% on August 4-17, with 36,335 cases.
This translated to a case fatality rate of 0.26%, down from last year’s 0.39%.Health Secretary Ted Herbosa said that lesser deaths may be due to improved health-seeking behaviors or case management.“We are witnessing a continued and seasonal rise in dengue cases. It is crucial that we take immediate and concerted action to address this situation brought about by the rainy season.
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