Sorsogon city: The Sorsogon City government has strengthened its dengue measures through an order directing government offices, barangays, schools, establishments, and residents to strictly observe existing health protocols and intensify preventive measures against the mosquito-borne disease.

According to Philippines News Agency, on Monday, Mayor Ma. Ester Hamor issued Executive Order (EO) No. 33, Series of 2026, directing the strict observance of dengue prevention protocols, enhanced surveillance and monitoring of cases, and stronger coordination among concerned sectors. The order emphasizes the Department of Health's (DOH) 4S Strategy - Search for and destroy mosquito-breeding sites; Secure self-protection; Seek early consultation; and Support fogging or spraying only in hotspot areas when warranted.

Under the EO, the City Health Office (CHO) is tasked to intensify the monitoring and surveillance of reported and suspected dengue cases in the city. The CHO must regularly submit reports and recommendations to the Office of the City Mayor on the city's dengue situation and the interventions being undertaken.

The EO urges enhanced prevention and control, such as destroying mosquito breeding sites, community clean-ups, environmental sanitation, larval surveillance, health education, and house-to-house or area health monitoring if needed. The city government will also implement appropriate vector-control measures in identified hotspots and coordinate with schools and other institutions where dengue cases are detected.

Any fogging, spraying, or other chemical vector-control intervention, however, must be based on epidemiological indications and carried out in accordance with DOH guidelines and safety protocols. The order also directs barangay officials, barangay health emergency response teams, barangay health workers, and other appropriate personnel to assist the CHO in monitoring cases.

Residents are encouraged to regularly check water containers, discarded tires, bottles, cans, gutters, drainage areas, plant containers, and other receptacles for mosquito breeding sites. The public is further urged to protect themselves against mosquito bites and seek early medical help if experiencing dengue symptoms such as fever, weakness, headache, body or joint pain, nausea, vomiting, and rashes.