3 more cases of scabies

AJMAN — Three more cases of scabies — two children and one adult — were reported in the Al Manama area of Ajman yesterday increasing the total number of infected people to 46, health officials have said.

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Asma Ali Zain

Published: Tue 6 Mar 2007, 8:48 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 3:53 AM

The officials, however, denied reports of schools remaining closed due to the spread of the disease.

Speaking to Khaleej Times, Dr Afra Ahmed bin Zaal, Director of Preventive Medicine at the Ministry of Health, said a total of five adults and 41 children had been infected since February 13.

Asma Ali Zain

Published: Tue 6 Mar 2007, 8:48 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 3:53 AM

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