Zika: 40 new suspected cases in Malaysia - Dr S. Subramaniam
Astro Awani
September 12, 2016 07:40 MYT
September 12, 2016 07:40 MYT
He said they are currently undergoing blood tests at government and private laboratories.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam today said 40 new cases of Malaysians suspected of Zika infection were reported.
He said they are currently undergoing blood tests at government and private laboratories.
He added that the ministry is currently waiting for a complete report from the Institute for Medical research (IMR) to determine if the suspects were infected.
On Sept 10, the ministry confirmed the country’s fourth Zika virus infection, and the second in Johor Bahru.
On Sept 1, a 58-year-old woman in Bandar Botanic in Klang was reported to be the first Zika virus infection case in the country.
On Sept 3, a man in Taman Public Jaya Likas, Sabah was reported to be the first Malaysian to contract the Zika virus locally. The 61-year-old died of complications from his underlying heart disease the next day.
On Sept 7, the pregnant woman in Johor was confirmed to be Malaysia’s third Zika virus infection case.