Dengue cases drop in ME31, five deaths reported

PUTRAJAYA: The number of dengue fever cases decreased to 2,515 in the 31st Epidemiological Week (ME31) from July 28 to Aug 3, compared to 2,609 the previous week, with five deaths reported due to complications.

The Health Ministry, in a statement, said the cumulative dengue fever cases reported up to ME31 was 88,255 compared to 71,193 during the same period last year.