Monday, 1 August 2016

Disease

Thailand and Malaysia update dengue case counts

Thailand health officials are now reporting 25037 dengue fever cases, including 20 deaths, in all 77 provinces. The top five provinces affected the most include Maehongsorn, Rayong, Pangnga, Bangkok and Trad.

In Malaysia, the 2016 dengue tally through the end of July has topped 65000. The official count stands at 65,625, with more than 35,000 cases reported in Selangor State. Malaysia health officials also report 144 dengue fatalities.

Zika Virus in UK

Public Health England (PHE) confirmed 53 cases have been reported on British soil, with three in one area. The trio were diagnosed at the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and Calderdale Royal Hospital in West Yorkshire.

And PHE confirmed they were prepared for a “small number” of Zika cases from people recently returning from abroad, but added the risk to the wider population was low. No case of Zika virus was contracted in the UK.

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