N Sembilan records increase in Urti, eye infection cases

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 chairperson S Veerapan said in a statement yesterday that based on the monitoring made, an increase of 28.5 percent of of Urti cases was recorded at the Nilai Health Clinic.

Veerapan said there has also been an increase of 33.3 percent for the eye infection cases.

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

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

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

- Bernama