GEORGE TOWN, March 19 – As of March 12, Penang has recorded 1,385 dengue cases, an increase of 82 cases as compared to 1,303 cases last year. State agriculture, agro-based industry, rural development and health committee chairman Dr Afif Bahardin said of the total, nine deaths were reported this year compared to only five last year.
“There were seven outbreaks which were under control, reported at the Bukit Gedong flats in Barat Daya, Kampung Manggis Sungai Puyu in Seberang Perai Utara, as well as Taman Emas, Alma Estate, Kampung Permatang Batu and Kampung Paya in Seberang Perai Tengah. There was an uncontrolled outbreak at the Siakap flats in Seberang Perai Tengah and one hotspot in Permatang Tinggi in Seberang Perai Tengah,” he said in a statement here Friday.
