Dengue cases in Penang up by 30%

GEORGE TOW: Penang recorded 283 cases of dengue fever from January to the 24th epidemiological week (until June 19), an increase of 30% compared to the same period last year which was 217 cases.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said as a result, the state government is continuing its strategic efforts to combat the menace including the empowerment of 136 Communication Behavioural Impact (Combi) teams throughout the state as well Wolbachia bearing Aedes mosquito release projects in dengue fever hotspots.