N.Sembilan records increase in URTI, eye infection cases

S. Veerapan

SEREMBAN, Sept 17 -- The Negeri Sembilan Health Department is monitoring upper respiratory tract infections (URTI), eye infections and asthma attacks in the state following the current haze situation.

State Health, Environment, Cooperatives and Consumerism Committee chairman S. Veerapan in a statement today said based on the monitoring made, an increase of 28.5 per cent of of URTI cases was recorded at the Nilai Health Clinic.

He said there has also been an increase of 33.3 per cent for the eye infection cases.

However, no increase in asthma cases was reported, Veerapan added.

He advised the public to limit their outdoor activities and always wear face masks if they were outside the building.

As at 10 pm today, Nilai recorded a very unhealthy Air Pollution Index reading of  206, Port Dickson (188) and  Seremban (170).

-- BERNAMA