MOSQUITOES — the tiny villains that have a big impact, not only by annoying us but also by spreading diseases like dengue. Is there a place on Earth completely free of mosquitoes? No buzzing, no bites, no itchy nights. While these pesky insects seem impossible to escape, has one country defies the norm? Verdict: TRUE According to experts, Iceland’s cool climate...
PUTRAJAYA: The number of dengue cases nationwide rose to 1,407 in Epidemiological Week 51 (ME51) from Dec 15 to Dec 21, up from 1,384 reported the previous week. In a statement on Friday (Dec 27), Health director-general Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan confirmed two fatalities due to mosquito-borne disease complications were reported in EW51. He added...
During a recent appearance on her pal Yoo In Na’s radio programme, Korean actress-singer IU, 31, revealed she suffers from Skeeter Syndrome — a severe allergic reaction to mosquito bites. While on air, In Na posed this question to IU as part of her ‘This or That’ game segment: “Would you rather be disturbed by the buzz of a mosquito for...
