Dengue cases in Klang surge amid ideal weather for Aedes breeding


DENGUE cases in Klang are seeing a dramatic rise and the Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) Health Department has attributed this to unusually warm weather and rain that has created an ideal breeding environment for mosquitoes.

On average, 274 cases have been reported in Klang every week since the start of the year.

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