Disturbing rise in number of dengue cases in S'gor

A worker from a private company fogging a neighbourhood in Selangor. This is a common sight as Selangor is experiencing an increased number of dengue cases.

HOSPITALS in Selangor continue to see the relentless climb in dengue cases, with 59 deaths recorded from Jan 1 to Oct 7.

With 39,033 confirmed cases as of Saturday last week the Selangor Health Department and various other authorities are worried more will be affected by the mosquito-borne disease due to the sudden rainy spell combined with warm weather.