SHAH ALAM, Dec 2 — Dengue cases in Selangor declined slightly from November 16 to 22, but infection risk remains high during the rainy season, said state executive councillor for public health and environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin.
She said 385 cases were recorded in the third week of November, a drop from the previous week’s 403 cases.
Jamaliah however issued a reminder that continuous rain could give rise to the breeding of Aedes mosquitoes and heighten dengue risk, especially in high-density areas.
“This is because Aedes mosquitoes breed in stagnant water, and when it rains frequently, many places like pails, tyres, flowerpots, drains and puddles become breeding grounds.
“I urge Selangor residents to take preventive measures seriously to protect themselves, their families, and our community from dengue,” she told Media Selangor.
Jamaliah also advised the public to take note of the elderly and chronically ill patients who have a fever, as they are at higher risk of serious complications due to dengue.
“If you experience a lasting fever or other suspicious symptoms, immediately get a checkup at clinics or hospitals. Early checkups could save lives,” she added.
According to Selangor State Health Department (JKNS) data, Petaling accounts for the most dengue cases with 158, followed by Hulu Langat with 69, Klang with 51, Gombak with 39, and Kuala Langat with 34.
Dengue hotspots that have been identified are the Gamuda Cove Centralised Labour Quarters (Kuala Langat), Selangor Islamic Religious Council (Mais) Complex in Section 3 of Shah Alam (Petaling), Pangsapuri Mawar (Klang), and Taman Puncak Jalil (Petaling).
