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Health officials expressed concern yesterday (20 Aug 2011) over an upsurge of dengue cases in the Philippine capital that has killed 70 people in the 1st 8 months of the year (2011). The Department of Health said dengue cases in Metropolitan Manila from 1 Jan - 6 Aug (2011) rose to 10 487 compared to 5416 cases for the same period last year (2010).
Advice for Travellers
Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.
