SIX dengue-related deaths were reported in Penang this year and the number of cases in the state from Jan 1 to May 9 saw a sharp increase of 175% or 1,165 cases compared with the same period last year.
State Agriculture, Agro-based Industry, Rural Development and Health Committee chairman Dr Afif Bahardin said there were 1,890 dengue cases this year compared with 665 cases and three deaths in the same period last year.
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