DAVAO City has recorded a 50% drop in influenza-like illness (ILI) cases as of July compared to the same period in 2025, the City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (CESU) reported on Thursday.
CESU section head Farah May Clamor said data from January to July this year showed 2,451 ILI cases, down from 4,942 cases logged during the same period last year.
Clamor stressed that despite fluctuations in respiratory illness numbers, outbreak numbers remain within safe thresholds.
“Based sa atong data, wala ta naglapas sa atong alert and epidemic threshold, and padayon ang City Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit sa pag monitor ani,” Clamor said.
Clamor said the unit has not identified any particular area in the city where ILI or respiratory illness cases have spiked, noting that the 18 district health centers continue to monitor the situation closely.
The official clarified recent advisories issued by government offices, such as the City Planning and Development Office (CPDO), recommending face mask usage inside their premises, are proactive infection prevention and control (IPC) measures.
“Wala’y dapat ikabalaka pero dili ta mag-kompyansa kay infectious man siya in nature. Pwede man sya mapasa,” she stressed.
The official urged the public to avoid panic while maintaining vigilance, as COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses remain present and require continued adherence to minimum public health standards.
The CHO reminded residents to practice consistent handwashing, physical distancing, proper cough etiquette, and voluntarily wearing face masks, particularly when experiencing symptoms or entering enclosed spaces.
Residents with respiratory symptoms are advised to isolate and seek medical assessment at any of the city’s 18 district health centers.
Clamor said the district disease surveillance officers continue active monitoring across all city sectors to manage case reporting and localized response efforts.
