Dog-bite cases rise in three states


KUALA LUMPUR: More cases of humans being bitten by dogs and the culling of dogs have been reported following the rabies outbreak in Kedah, Perlis and Penang, according to the Department of Veterinary Services.         

It said in a statement on Monday, that dog-bite incidences rose from 133 on Sunday to 137 Monday, with Penang registering the highest number of cases (82), followed by Perlis (34) and Kedah (21).

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