Dengue Fever Deaths Highest in NTT
- A Small Font
- A Medium Font
- A Bigger Font
Based on data from March 15, 2020, there were 25,693 cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) in Indonesia. At least 164 deaths resulted from these cases. The highest number of deaths occurred in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), with 39 fatalities out of 3,407 cases.
The NTT Provincial Government continues to conduct fogging as a preventative measure against further DHF cases. City/Regency governments have also been requested to increase the frequency of community clean-up campaigns and destroy mosquito breeding grounds.
Besides NTT, East Java follows with 21 deaths from 2,571 cases. Close behind, Central Java reported 16 deaths from 1,197 cases.
"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."