Dengue cases in Johor spike to 2,169, says exco


JOHOR BARU: A total of 2,169 dengue cases have been reported throughout Johor in the sixth epidemiological week, which is a worrying spike, says state health and unity committee chairman Ling Tian Soon.

Ling said the figure shows an increase of 154% compared to the same period of last year’s reported cases, which was 855 cases.

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