ROXAS City – Amid surge in reported cases of the mosquito-borne viral disease, the Capiz Epidemiological Surveillance and Response Unit (CESRU) is closely monitoring villages here and in the province tagged as “dengue hotspots.”
“Dengue hotspots” are defined as areas when there is clustering and increasing number of cases for two consecutive weeks.
CESRU said they have identified 5 hotspot areas in this city. These are barangays Bato, Banica, Cabugao, Tanque, and Lawaan in this city.
In the province, barangays in various municipalities identified as “dengue hotspots” include Nasunogan in Dao; Bungsuan in Dumarao; Poblacion Sur in Ivisan; Jaena Norte in Jamindan; Tuburan in Maayon; Poblacion in Pilar; Poblacion in Sapian; Bangon- bangon in Sigma; and Cristina in Tapaz.
Three municipalities obtained the highest numbers of “dengue hotspots.” These are Guba, Ameligan and Poblacion Ilaya in Pontevedra; Ibaca, Carmencita and Poblacion Elizalde in President Roxas; Bato-bato, Tumulalod, Manibad, Burias, Atiplo, Maralag, and Poblacion Proper in Mambusao.
Vice Gov. James Magbanua enjoined all residents to cooperate with the province’s massive and relentless campaign against the deadly viral disease.
“Kinahanglan nga tapna-on naton ang halit sang dengue. Limpyuhan ang aton palibot,” said Magbanua.
Based on the latest data of the Capiz Provincial Health Office, dengue cases in the province now reached 3,673 with 5 deaths Jan. 1 to July 20 this year. The figures are 963.9 percent higher compared to last year in the same period.
Dr. Leah Licanto-del
Rosario of the Capiz Provincial Health Officer reiterated their call for the
public to observe preventive measures against dengue, especially those that
involve the elimination of possible mosquito breeding sites./PN
