Flu cases down by 39% from late September to early October — DOH

Cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the first two weeks of October were 39% lower compared to the last two weeks of September, the Department of Health (DOH) said Monday.

The DOH made the statement citing its Saturday data that showed 10,740 ILI cases were reported from September 14 to September 27, 2025.

Meanwhile, it logged 6,457 ILI cases from September 28 to October 11, 2025.

The Health Department reiterated that there is no outbreak or epidemic of influenza-like illnesses (ILIs) in the country, particularly in Metro Manila.

Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa said the current number of ILI cases in the country is in line with anticipated increases during the flu season.

Even without an outbreak, the DOH said governors and mayors have the authority to recommend disease prevention measures based on the needs of their area in accordance with the Mandatory Reporting of Notifiable Diseases and Health Events of Public Health Concern Act. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News