THE Department of Health (DOH) is encouraging the public to practice respiratory etiquette as the northeast monsoon, or "amihan," could lead to an increase in flu-like cases.

In a statement, Health Assistant Secretary and spokesman Albert Domingo said there had been 179,227 cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) reported as of Dec. 31, 2024, which is 17 percent lower than the 216,786 cases reported in the previous year.

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