Dengue epidemic hits Jember

Dengue epidemic hits Jember

JEMBER, East Java: Eleven people have been admitted to various
health centers in Jember regency because of dengue fever, Antara
said.

Regency spokesman Chaidaroh Hasan blamed the spread of dengue
on people drinking contaminated water from the river.

The Karangpring village in Sukorambi district is the worst
affected area.

The health office sent officers to warn people not to drink
untreated water from the river and also sent drinking water to
affected villages. (emb)