Dengue outbreak in KK areas

KOTA KINABALU - A dengue outbreak has been detected in several areas in the city. However, the situation is under control, according to State Health Department Director Dr Christina Rundi.

She said so far, three cases were reported in Kg Sembulan Baru, Kg Sembulan Tengah and Taman Sempelang, respectively.

She advised everyone to keep their premises clean and to inspect their premises every week to get rid of mosquito-breeding sites.

"Everyone is responsible in keeping their area free of Aedes breeding site," she said when contacted via WhatsApp on Monday.

A Health Department vehicle was on Sunday spotted driving around Tanjung Aru town, Kepayan Ridge and Sembulan, reminding residents to keep their premises clean.