On Sunday, health officials reported that South Korea has seen a surge in the number of malaria cases this year, with 719 cases reported between January and the second week of October – the highest level in 12 years.
The 826 cases reported in 2011 was the last time the annual malaria cases surpassed the 700 level. Of the total cases this year, 657 were domestic transmissions and 62 were contracted overseas.
Malaria symptoms include fever, fatigue, chills, vomiting, and headaches.
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