603 cases of leptospirosis have been recorded by the Ministry of Health so far this year.
The Ministry is urging the public to take necessary precautionary and preventative health measures following the current rainy weather patterns.
The Ministry stresses that people must refrain from swimming or wading in flooded waters to avoid waterborne illnesses.
People are urged to keep their surroundings clean and free of any such containers or receptacles.
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