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AMID the flu season in the Philippines, the number of cases of influenza-like illnesses has increased by almost 50 percent, according to the Department of Health .Based on its latest surveillance report, there were a total of 158,307 influenza-like illness cases from January 1 to October 14.This is 46 percent higher than the 108,065 ILI cases recorded during the same period in 2022.Having the highest ILI cases were Davao Region , Northern Mindanao , Central Visayas , and Calabarzon .
Seeing the biggest jump from the cases last year were Zamboanga Peninsula at 311 percent and Central Visayas at 95 percent .Nationwide, the DOH said there were a total of 222 deaths due to ILI recorded in 2023.This is lower compared to the 415 ILI deaths that have been reported during the same period last year.Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and the lungs.
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