Chicken pox hits Central Java

Chicken pox hits Central Java

SEMARANG, Central Java: An outbreak of chicken pox has
infected hundreds of children and teenagers in two districts,
Bulu and Parakan, in Temanggung regency.

The head of the local health ministry's office, M. Said
Makudi, said yesterday there were no exact records but admitted
that it was affecting a wide region.

"We do not have a figure yet because we are still
investigating the cause of the outbreak in the area," he said.

However, he suspected that poor sanitary conditions may be the
cause of the outbreak.

"The local officials are ready to mobilize medical personnel
to treat the victims," he said. (har/09)