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Sabah CM wats urgent action against Zika

Sep 04, 2016

Sabah's Chief Minister wants all local authorities in the state to mount a massive gotong-royong campaign to ensure their areas are free of mosquito breeding grounds.

He also called for tough action against those who ignore calls to clean up their surroundings, especially construction sites.

Community leaders have also been urged to conduct awareness campaigns on mosquito-related diseases.

This, after the state recorded its first Zika virus infection, in a 61 year old man in Likas.

He died in hospital yesterday, but the ministry says it was due to complications from a preexisting heart condition.