Over 200% increase in dengue cases in Ipoh, says mayor


IPOH: There has been an over 200% increase in the number of dengue cases reported in Ipoh, says mayor Datuk Rumaizi Baharin.

He said that 681 cases were reported from January to June 17, and added that there were 210 cases in the same period last year.

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