ALOR SETAR, Feb 11 — Sixty-three cases of chikungunya have been recorded in Taman Mahsuri Phase 2C near Jitra since Jan 3.
No deaths reported so far.
State Housing, Local Government and Health Committee chairman Mansor Zakaria said the Kubang Pasu District Health Office has implemented various control and prevention measures, including community clean-up operations.
He said the efforts involve the Kubang Pasu Municipal Council, the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation (SWCorp) and several other agencies, as well as local residents.
“The initiative is an early step to prevent further spread of chikungunya cases in that residential area,” he told Bernama.
Mansor also urged residents to maintain cleanliness in their surroundings, particularly by disposing of waste properly to prevent mosquito breeding.
“Those experiencing symptoms such as fever and joint pain are advised to seek treatment at the nearest health facility promptly to avoid complications,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Kubang Pasu health office, in a Facebook post, said that it will conduct an anti-chikungunya operation from Feb 7 to 15 following the rise in cases and the higher risk of community transmission in the area.
