Experts warn of a spike in dengue cases


PETALING JAYA: Intermittent rain and warmer temperature may lead to higher cases of dengue, experts warn, especially as more Malaysians are staying indoors.

Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences senior research fellow Prof Datuk Dr Azizan Abu Samah said while the current weather pattern was not out of the ordinary, the frequent shifts between rain and sunshine could contribute to a rise in dengue cases.

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