Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
NEW YORKN, 24th Jan. The health ministry in Malaysia on Tuesday said that the number of dengue fever cases in the country is on the rise, warned that persistent rainy weather is contributing to the problem.
Health Ministry Director-General Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan said on Tuesday in a statement that the number of dengue fever cases increased to 3,525 cases from January 7 to 13, compared to 3,181 cases the week before, and two deaths have been reported over the same period.
“The Meteorological Department noted that the southwest monsoon season will last from November to March this year. This contributes to the increased potential breeding areas of aedes mosquitoes. The public is advised to take preventative steps during and after floods,” he added.
He added that the number of hotspots across the country rose from 130 to 136 over the week, with Selangor state being the worst hit, followed by the Kuala Lumpur and the country’s administration centre of Putrajaya.
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