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DOH declares measles outbreak in Region 2 after 500% spike in cases

  (Eagle News) — The Department of Health (DOH) declared a measles outbreak in some parts of Cagayan Valley or Region 2 after a 500% spike in cases in February this year compared to February last year. As of February 17, 2019, Cagayan province has the highest record at 34 cases followed by Isabela at 24, Nueva Vizcaya at 11 and Quirino at 4, according to Dr. Rio L. Magpantay, DOH regional director. Of the […]