Bangkok had the highest number of cases, Thai authorities said. Read more at straitstimes.com.
BANGKOK - Thailand recorded 18,173 dengue cases from January to May this year, up 4.2 times on the same period last year and the highest caseload for three years, government spokesman Traisuree Taisaranakul said on Monday.Bangkok had the highest number of cases, followed by Trat, Nan, Chanthaburi, Rayong and Mae Hong Son.The Public Health Ministry warns that cases of dengue, a mosquito-borne disease, usually increase between June and August during rainy season before declining in September.
Family members should also monitor for symptoms regularly. Initial symptoms are high fever which lasts around two to seven days, sore muscles, and pain in the eyes.
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