Leptospirosis Breaches Epidemic Level in Manila

Leptospirosis breaches epidemic level in Manila

The number of leptospirosis cases in Manila has exceeded the epidemiologic threshold, the city health department announced yesterday.?

Manila declares leptospirosis epidemic as cases surge

MANILA, Philippines — The Manila city government has declared a leptospirosis epidemic after the number of new cases surpassed the epidemiologic threshold, the Manila Public Information Office said on Monday.Manila OIC-City Health Officer Dr. Grace Padilla earlier reported to Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso that the city has reached epidemic level due to the rising number of leptospirosis cases.Data from the Manila Health Department showed that the c…

Manila declares leptospirosis epidemic; UST expert warns vs lesser-known risks

MANILA declared leptospirosis an “epidemic condition” on Monday, Sept. 7, after the disease’s attack rate nearly tripled in a week and city government district hospitals reached full capacity. The Manila Health Department recorded an attack rate of 3.48% this week, up from 1.27% last week, prompting the declaration amid rising infections. The development comes weeks after severe flooding hit Manila, including UST, where thousands of Thomasians w…