Tag: ILI
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Flu Cases Surge in Quezon City as Children Bear the Brunt of Illness
Urgent Flu Surge in Quezon City The Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) has reported a notable rise in influenza-like illness (ILI) in 2025, with a 67 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. From January 1 to October 13, 2025, the city recorded 2,070 ILI cases, signaling a heightened period of…
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Flu Surge in Quezon City: Protect Your Family This Season
Overview: A Surge in Flu-Like Illness in Quezon City The Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) has reported a significant rise in influenza-like illness (ILI) this year. From January 1 to October 13, 2025, the city logged 2,070 ILI cases, a 67 percent increase compared with the same period in 2024. Health officials emphasize…
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Flu Surge in Quezon City: Protecting Children Today
Overview: Flu cases rise in Quezon City Health authorities in Quezon City report a notable uptick in influenza-like illness (ILI) from the start of the year through October 13, 2025. The Quezon City Epidemiology and Surveillance Division (QCESD) recorded 2,070 ILI cases, up 67 percent compared with the same period in 2024. The numbers emphasize…
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UST Declares Two-Day Health Break on Oct. 15–16, 2025 Amid Influenza Advisory
UST Announces Two-Day Health Break The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has announced a two-day health break that will suspend all classes and office work from October 15 to October 16, 2025. The temporary closure applies to academic activities and university operations across all levels, giving students, faculty, and staff time to rest and recover.…
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UST Health Break Oct 15-16, 2025: Flu Advisory and Campus Well-Being
UST Announces a Two-Day Health Break The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has declared a two-day health break on October 15–16, 2025. During this period, all classes and office work across all levels will be suspended to give students, faculty, and staff time to rest and recover. The move aims to protect the campus community…
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UST Declares Two-Day Health Break Amid Influenza Advisory for 2025
UST Announces Two-Day Health Break (October 15–16, 2025) The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has declared a two-day health break, suspending all classes and office work across all levels from October 15 to 16, 2025. The advisory, issued by the Office of the Secretary-General, aims to give students, faculty, and staff time to rest and…
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Optimizing post-pandemic surveillance: evaluating COVID-19 and respiratory virus systems in the Philippines (April 2023)
Introduction The April 2023 evaluation provides a comprehensive look at how the Philippines monitored COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses across national, regional, and local levels. Using mixed methods, the study assessed operations, interconnectivity, and performance, with a focus on sustainable, multisource surveillance for SARS-CoV-2, influenza-like illness (ILI), severe acute respiratory infection (SARI), and respiratory syncytial…
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Optimizing surveillance post-pandemic: evaluating COVID-19 and other respiratory virus systems in the Philippines (April 2023)
Overview: A comprehensive post-pandemic evaluation This study presents a cross-sectional evaluation of the Philippines’ surveillance systems for COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses as of April 2023. Conducted across national, regional, and local levels, the mixed-methods assessment examined operations, interconnectivity, and performance to identify opportunities for sustainable, multisource respiratory virus surveillance. The project centered on six…
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Optimizing surveillance post-pandemic: An evaluation of COVID-19 and other respiratory virus surveillance systems in the Philippines, April 2023
Overview: A pandemic-informed look at the Philippines’ respiratory virus surveillance The April 2023 evaluation provides a comprehensive, mixed-methods assessment of the Philippines’ surveillance systems for COVID-19 and other respiratory pathogens. Conducted across national, regional, and local levels, the study examined six surveillance streams—COVID-19 case-based surveillance, traveler screening, SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance, influenza-like illness (ILI) surveillance, severe…