14 September 2005
Press anti-dengue drive as 56 more fall victims
LINGAYEN – Health authorities reiterated their call to the public to be on guard against the deadly dengue fever as 56 more cases were noted in the province in the last two weeks, bringing the number of recorded cases since January this year to 310.
Dr. Edwin Murillo, provincial health officer, said that although cases of dengue fever have tapered off – with only four fatalities recorded so far – the danger of contracting the disease remains.
Murillo urged Pangasinenses to heed the call of Gov. Victor E. Agbayani for them to keep their surroundings free of stagnant water, the favorite breeding ground of the day-biting mosquito that transmits the virus.
“The threat is always there as long as there is stagnant water where the Aedes aegypti mosquito could lay eggs,” he said.
Citing the full support that the governor has been extending to the fogging and larvicidal activities of the PHO, Murillo also noted the increased level of public awareness and cooperation in the effort to eradicate the disease, especially among municipal and barangay officials. (Donna F. Domagas/PIO)
Dr. Edwin Murillo, provincial health officer, said that although cases of dengue fever have tapered off – with only four fatalities recorded so far – the danger of contracting the disease remains.
Murillo urged Pangasinenses to heed the call of Gov. Victor E. Agbayani for them to keep their surroundings free of stagnant water, the favorite breeding ground of the day-biting mosquito that transmits the virus.
“The threat is always there as long as there is stagnant water where the Aedes aegypti mosquito could lay eggs,” he said.
Citing the full support that the governor has been extending to the fogging and larvicidal activities of the PHO, Murillo also noted the increased level of public awareness and cooperation in the effort to eradicate the disease, especially among municipal and barangay officials. (Donna F. Domagas/PIO)
