Round 6,000 school students across Malaysia have contracted influenza, prompting targeted temporary closures of several schools on the advice of district health authorities, the New Straits Times reported
According to the Education Ministry director-general, Mohd Azam Ahmad, the closures adhere to Ministry of Health (MOH) protocols and are intended to protect students, teachers, and staff.
Last week, the Health Ministry reported 97 influenza clusters across the country, up from 14 the week before, with most reported in schools and kindergartens. REUTERS
