Two Japanese Encephalitis cases detected in Penang, says state Health Dept
Thursday, 25 Jun 2020 01:54 PM MYT
GEORGE TOWN, June 25 ― Two cases of Japanese Encephalitis infection were reported in Penang, namely in Sungai Bakap locality within the Seberang Perai Selatan district , according to the statement issued by the State Health Department .Nevertheless, it said all state health facilities are now taking precautionary measures and increasing their level of preparedness in case detection to contain the spread of the viral disease.
“The last case of the mosquito-borne viral infection was reported in Penang was in 2018,” the statement said. Destroying of mosquitoes breeding places, larviciding and fogging activities will continue to be conducted in the locality to break the infection chain.
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