By Khairul Azran Hussin
SHAH ALAM, June 2 — No chikungunya cases have been reported in Selangor to date despite the sudden spike reported in other states, says Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud.
The Selangor Health, Welfare, Women Empowerment and Family Committee chairman, however, said the state government is still taking precautionary measure against the mosquito-borne viral infection, especially at state borders, following the steep increase in cases reported in Perak.
“Even though no cases have been recorded in Selangor, precautionary steps have to be taken especially in areas near the state borders, such as Hulu Selangor.
“We also urge the people to keep practising good personal hygiene and ensure that their surrounding environment is clean, including clearing out mosquito breeding sites such as accumulated undisposed garbage, unoccupied homes, and drainages,” she said.
On Saturday, it was reported that 454 cases of chikungunya were registered in Perak from January until May 23.
Perak Health Department director Datuk Dr Ding Lay Ming said this was 30 times more than the 13 cases recorded during the same period last year.
