Influenza situation in Penang remains under control, says state govt


  • Nation
  • Sunday, 12 Oct 2025

GEORGE TOWN: Penang continues to keep a close watch on the influenza situation in the state, which remains under control despite an increase in cases nationwide.

State Youth, Sports and Health Committee chairman Daniel Gooi Zi Sen said a total of 18 influenza clusters were recorded from January up to the 40th Epidemiological Week (EW) this year -- one less than the 19 clusters reported during the corresponding period last year.

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