MALACCA: Up to June 7, more than 38,400 dengue cases and 75 deaths were reported nationwide this year, compared to about 10,900 cases and 22 deaths over the same period last year.
“These figures mean there has been a 252% increase in cases and 241% increase in deaths,” said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam, describing the trend as “worrying”.
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