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Dengue cases soar by over 70% in KL

By BAVANI M
Water can stagnate in used tyres, creating conditions conducive for Aedes mosquitoes to lay eggs. — MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star

IN just one week, Kuala Lumpur has seen a surge in dengue cases, with 183 cases reported from Jan 28 to Feb 3.

This brings the total to 1,851 cases in the city, compared to 1,071 during the same period in 2023 — an increase of 780 cases or 72.8%.

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