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Data from gov't and private health centres shows that those infected include pre-school and primary school kids.

The data is obtained from health surveillance conducted at selected sentinel clinics throughout the state.

'Patients being turned away despite being referred for admission after diagnosis.'

Two classes at SJKC Li Hwa in Butterworth, which registered 19 influenza cases, remains closed since yesterday.

So far, there are no signs of an outbreak, says state health director Dr Aman Rabu.

This is to meet the increase in demand for the Tamiflu drug from private healthcare facilities, it explains.

Health director-general: Measures are being taken to prevent spread of pneumonia cluster that has hit Wuhan, China.

There is a critical shortage of Tamiflu in hospitals, says specialist.

This is especially true for those in the high-risk group such as pregnant women, young children and the elderly, she says.