Influenza: 53 students infected in Penang


GEORGE TOWN (Bernama): A total of 53 students from 24 primary and secondary schools in Penang have come down with influenza as of Thursday (Jan 9) compared to 19 cases reported on Wednesday, said state education director Abdul Rashid Abdul Samad.

He said although there was an increase in the number of influenza cases, no schools were ordered to close except the two Year Two classes at a national-type Chinese school (SJKC) Li Hwa, Butterworth, which remained closed since Wednesday.

11.11 Flash Sale! Get 40% OFF Digital Access!

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 8.34/month

Billed as RM 8.34 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 7.40/month

Billed as RM 88.80 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Man drowns at Kuala Kubu Bharu recreational area
Health Ministry bans sale and ads of gummies containing glutathione
Malbatt command handover ceremony held at Marakah Camp in Lebanon
Star Karnival Cuti-Cuti Malaysia-Sabah draws crowds with holiday deals
New NG999 emergency call system goes live today
Lorry fire on Elite expressway disrupts traffic
Malaysia's economy remains stable, resilient, says Bank Negara
MIC debates future in Barisan at annual meeting in Shah Alam
Sultan Nazrin Shah graces Lat's 'Kampung Boy' theatre screening
Govt's appeal only against grounds of judgment, not Sabah’s 40% entitlement, says PM

Others Also Read