Ministry warns of leptospirosis risk at natural water spots


KUALA LUMPUR: Taking a dip in a waterfall or pond may seem innocent enough. But at least two people have died doing so in the last two months.

With the school holidays and hot weather, the Health Ministry is alerting school children and their parents to be extra careful not to contract the highly infectious leptospirosis disease while vacationing in natural water spots.

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Environment , Health , Leptospirosis , Holiday

   

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