Seven died of dengue last week

Star: PETALING JAYA: A total of 1,017 new dengue cases were reported with seven deaths last week.
The figure was a slight drop from the 1,020 cases and five deaths recorded the week before, said Health Ministry director-general Tan Sri Dr Ismail Merican.
The cases were all from Selangor in areas like Petaling, Gombak, Kuala Langat, Klang and Kajang. Dr Ismail said this in a press statement on the current situation of dengue fever and chikungunya cases from Feb 22 to 28.
Selangor still tops the states with the highest number of reported cases. Other states that reported a spike in the number of cases are Sabah, Terengganu, Pahang, Johor, and the Federal Territories of Labuan, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.
Twelve localities have been declared dengue-free throughout last week. However, seven new hot spots were identified.
Checks also found 948 premises to be Aedes-breeding grounds and their occupants were compounded RM38,150 while 378 notices were issued.
Dr Ismail said 81 chikungunya cases were reported – a decrease of 13 cases compared to the previous week.