BAGUIO CITY: The continuous increase of dengue cases in the Summer Capital has alarmed local officials, blaming it for a decrease in tourist arrivals during the third quarter of this year.

The City Health Services Office (CHSO) recorded 1,199 dengue cases from January to July, a five-fold increase from the 239 cases during the same period last year.

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