Via Bernama, dengue is going into overdrive in Malaysia :
" PENANG, July 1 : Eighty dengue deaths were recorded from January to last Tuesday, an increase compared to 62 deaths in the same period last year, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai said.
He said that 23,626 cases were recorded so far this year compared to 24,817 last year.
"We need to give serious attention to dengue fever because the number of fatalities is on the increase," he told reporters after visiting the Penang Hospital here Thursday.
He said that public apathy towards seeking immediate treatment was among the factors for the hike in casualties.
"I hope the public will seek medical treatment if dengue symptoms are present, and I have also instructed for all doctors to immediately treat dengue patients," he said.
Liow reminded the public take precautionary measures such as ensuring cleanliness in their homes."
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