Dengue kills 5 in Capiz, cases reach 1,051

ROXAS CITY, Capiz — Five people have died of dengue in Capiz as the province recorded 1,051 cases from Jan. 4 to Oct. 3, 2026.

Data from the Capiz Provincial Health Office showed one death each in Dumarao, Maayon and Tapaz, while Roxas City recorded two fatalities.

The Provincial Dengue Case Bulletin for morbidity week 39 recorded 38 new cases.

The new cases were reported in Cuartero, one; Dao, one; Dumalag, three; Dumarao, four; Ivisan, one; Jamindan, two; Maayon, one; Mambusao, five; Panitan, one; Pilar, one; Pontevedra, four; Sigma, two; Tapaz, four; and Roxas City, eight.

The 1,051 cases were 14.76% lower than the 1,233 cases recorded during the same period last year.

The PHO encouraged communities to observe the government’s 5S strategy against dengue, including searching for and destroying mosquito breeding sites, securing self-protection, seeking early consultation and supporting appropriate fogging measures when advised by health authorities.