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62 people in Mantin were treated for itchiness

Apr 07, 2018

About 62 residents around Mantin, Negeri Sembilan have received outpatient treatment for itchiness, after they came into contact with caterpillars over the past few days.

The state's Health Department, says it has also taken steps to control the problem, by spraying insecticide in the affected areas.

It adds that such a sudden and large presence of the caterpillars, usually happens during the butterfly breeding season.