One death recorded as dengue cases rise nationwide, says Health DG


PETALING JAYA: One death has been recorded due to dengue fever in the 34th epidemiological week (Aug 20-26), says Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.

He said there was an increase in the number of cases from 2,248 to 2,349 (4.3%) from the previous week.

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