Special needs pupil dies from Influenza A in Klang
SHAH ALAM:
A pupil from the Special Education Integrated Programme (PPKI) at Sekolah Kebangsaan Meru in Klang, near here, died early this morning, after he was believed to have succumbed to an Influenza A infection.
North Klang police chief S Vijaya Rao said police received a report about the incident involving the child just before dawn.
“The victim, an eight-year-old special needs student, was confirmed dead at around 4.30am.
“Investigations revealed that the victim was confirmed to have been infected with Influenza A, and all of his family members also tested positive for the same virus,” he told Bernama when contacted today.
Vijaya Rao added that the health ministry had implemented preventive measures, including conducting medical checks on…
