2,399 dengue cases recorded last week

Stay alert: The public is advised to use repellents to protect against mosquito bites in the outdoors. Seen here is water trapped in a box at a flat in Puchong. — Filepic

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of dengue fever cases reported in the 15th epidemiological week from April 9 to 15 increased by 2.6% to 2,399.

Health deputy director-general (public health) Datuk Dr Norhayati Rusli said one death due to dengue fever complications was also reported.