A report from Bernama :
" KUCHING, July 13 : Sarawak will intensify efforts to curb dengue fever, following an increase in cases and deaths from the mosquito-borne disease in the state.
Deputy Chief Minster Tan Sri Dr George Chan said from January to June this year, a total of 2,478 cases of dengue and 11 deaths - five in Sibu, Kuching (two), and one each in Samarahan, Betong, Miri, and Serian were recorded in the state.
He said the number of deaths had already exceeded last's year death toll of seven."I'm a bit disturbed by the number of dengue deaths reported. We must take concerted effort to fight dengue."
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