1.   Haryono said the government was determined to combat the dengue outbreak, which is expected to peak in May or June, with a coordinated response.

2.   He said the reduction in the index from July to December was testimony of the good job done in curbing the dengue outbreak.

3.   Health officials have expressed concern that unless the public follow their advice, there might be a dengue outbreak.

4.   Health authorities fear recent flooding in southern Vietnam could further exacerbate the dengue outbreak.

5.   Some cruise boats are turning away from countries because of the dengue outbreak.

6.   So far the dengue outbreak has not affected strong advance winter hotel reservations, tourism officials say.

7.   Thai officials fear the worst dengue outbreak in four decades.