Perak sees 30 times more chikungunya cases compared with last year


IPOH: A total of 454 cases of chikungunya have been reported in Perak in the first five months, compared with 13 cases during the same period last year, says Datuk Dr Ding Lay Ming.

The Perak Health Department director said the increase of 441 cases is 30 times more compared with last year.

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