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DOH denies lockdown due to influenza-like illnesses
The Department of Health (DOH) has assured the public that there is no outbreak or epidemic of influenza-like illnesses (ILIs) in Metro Manila.
DOH Secretary Teodoro Herbosa clarified that the current number of ILI cases is within expected levels for the flu season and denied fake news about planned lockdowns.
He explained that ILIs, which include illnesses like cough, colds, and fever, are common during the rainy season and the "Ber" months.
Herbosa noted that ILI cases in September reached approximately 133,000, which is lower than the 155,000 cases reported in the same period in 2024.
He emphasized that epidemiological standards require a certain threshold to be met before declaring an outbreak or epidemic, a level that has not been reached this year.
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