13pc drop in dengue cases in Perlis this year
KANGAR, Dec 28 — The number of dengue cases recorded in Perlis from January to Dec 7 this year dropped by 13.2 per cent to 276 from 318 in the same period last year, said state Health Committee chairman Teh Chai Aan.“The number of cases in Kuala Perlis, identified as a red zone, also dropped to 13 compared to 94 last year,” he said in a statement today.
He said, however, there was an increase in the number of cases in seven districts in Perlis, namely Arau, Beseri, Kurung Anai, Sanglang, Sena, Titi Tinggi and Wang Bintong. “Other districts that recorded an increase are Sanglang , Sena four cases , Titi High 31 cases and Wang Bintong 20 cases ,” he said.
He added that there were two new cases of dengue in the Jejawi and Sena districts, reported in week 49, compared to four cases in week 48, this year and the situation was under control.He said health promotion was also being carried out among the public to raise awareness in addressing dengue issues and outbreaks in the state. — Bernama
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