Malaysia: 2020 Dengue

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/04/21/upsurge-in-dengue-cases-recorded


Upsurge in dengue cases recorded
Tuesday, 21 Apr 2020
By HEMANANTHANI SIVANANDAM

PETALING JAYA: There is so much attention on Covid-19 that many people forget that the nation is battling another deadly disease at the same time – dengue.

Many Covid-19 hotspots are also hotspots for dengue, especially in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur. On Sunday, the number of new dengue cases outnumbered those of Covid-19.

That day, 139 new cases of dengue were reported throughout the country, according to the government’s iDengue portal. Between Jan 1 and April 18 this year, 63 people have died of the disease.

As for Covid-19 cases in Malaysia, 84 people tested positive on Sunday. Yesterday, there were another 36 cases, bringing the total number of local cases to 5,425.

According to iDengue, a total of 37,840 cases were reported between Dec 29 last year and April 19. From April 2 to April 19 alone, there were 2,725 cases.

Health Ministry data shows that Selangor has the highest number of dengue cases, with 22,826 from Dec 29 to April 19. This is followed by Johor (3,106) and Kuala Lumpur (2,854)...

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.thesundaily.my/local/over-50000-dengue-cases-this-year-CB2650703


Over 50,000 dengue cases this year
Cindi Loo /
02 Jul 2020 / 10:06 H.

PETALING JAYA: Personal hygiene must be emphasised as the nation faces another health threat – dengue fever.

While attention has been focused solely on battling Covid-19, the dengue threat is raging across the country.

Over 50,000 cases have been reported nationwide this year, with 88 individuals having succumbed to it.

Equal attention should also be placed in the fight against dengue and, just like Covid-19, personal cleanliness is essential, according to health expert Prof Dr Rusli Nordin...