Ilocos Norte recorded 65 new dengue cases during morbidity week 42, or from October 11 to 17.
This update brings the total to 2,777 cases and four deaths from January to October 2026, according to the Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU).
The latest data cover morbidity weeks 1 to 42, PESU said on Thursday, Oct. 29.
Health authorities urged residents to continue observing dengue prevention measures to curb the spread of the mosquito-borne disease.
These practices include eliminating stagnant water where mosquitoes breed, maintaining clean surroundings, and taking precautions against mosquito bites.
The provincial government noted the importance of sustained preventive efforts to prevent further increases in dengue cases.
Laoag City recorded the highest number of new dengue cases in Ilocos Norte at 17 during morbidity week 42, bringing its total to 400 cases this year.