There’s been an over 50 percent spike in dengue cases nationwide compared to last year.
The Health Ministry says more than 58 thousand cases were reported up to August 15th.
It also warns that while the initial clusters were centered in the Klang Valley, its starting to see an upward trend in infections in several other states.
This is partly due to the weather, where the cycle of rain and intense heat is creating ideal breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitos.
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Serian in Sarawak remains the only area nationwide with very unhealthy air quality levels.
However, the API reading there has improved, declining to 221 at last look...compared to over 240 earlier this morning.
Meanwhile, the Department of Environment says a further nine locations in Sarawak are currently recording unhealthy air pollutant index levels.
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Meanwhile, the Cabinet is set to discuss what steps to take if the haze worsens before the National Day and Malaysia Day celebrations.
The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry says that while its still too early to get an accurate forecast of weather conditions, preparations need to be taken since both celebrations involve significant movement and outdoor activities.
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In a related development, Rapid KL will be running round the clock operations for selected rail and bus services on August 30th and 31st…for the benefit of those heading to Putrajaya for National Day celebrations.
Its also prepared to add more trains, if passenger demand is high.
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Meanwhile…
The government says preparations for the National Day event are almost 90 percent complete, with around 80 thousand visitors expected at Dataran Putrajaya on August 31st.
