Cavite declares state of calamity amid pertussis outbreak

cavite declares state of calamity amid pertussis outbreak

Cavite declares state of calamity amid pertussis outbreak

MANILA, Philippines — The provincial government of Cavite has declared a state of calamity in response to an outbreak of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough.

In accordance with Resolution No. 3050-2024, issued on Wednesday, authorities have recorded 36 confirmed cases of pertussis within the province, resulting in six fatalities.

Cavite said pertussis cases have been recorded in these cities and municipalities:

  • City of Bacoor – 6 cases; 1 dead
  • City of Trece Martines – 6 cases
  • City of General Trias – 5 cases; 2 dead
  • Municipality of General Mariano Alvarez – 4 cases
  • City of Carmona – 3 cases; 1 dead
  • Municipality of Silang – 3 cases
  • City of Dasmariñas – 2 cases
  • Municipality of Kawit – 2 cases
  • City of Imus – 2 cases; 1 dead
  • City of Cavite – 1 case
  • City of Tagaytay – 1 case
  • Municipality of General Emilio Aguinaldo – 1 case; 1 dead

The provincial government said Resolution 3050 was signed and issued after the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council recommended that the province be placed under a state of calamity to contain the outbreak.

READ: Iloilo City under state of calamity due to pertussis outbreak

Copy of the resolution was posted on the Facebook page of the provincial capitol.

Following the release of the resolution, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan agreed with the declaration.

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