Dengue update: Singapore logs 61 dengue cases last week, noting 2,778 cases so far this year
SINGAPORE: According to the latest data from the National Environment Agency, there has been a total number of 2,778 dengue fever cases reported locally as of this year. A total of 61 dengue fever cases were reported in the week ending Oct 24, and this number is one more than the previous week. Furthermore, there are currently 11 active fever areas on the island, of which three are black spots…
Singapore reported 61 dengue fever cases in the week ending October 24, marking an increase from the previous week's figure. Currently, there are 11 active fever areas on the island, with three designated as black spots, each with 10 or more cumulative cases. The densest concentration of dengue fever cases can be found around Ho Ching Road, Yuan Ching Road, and Tah Ching Road, where 99 cases have been reported as of the latest update.
The other two black spots are located in HDB flats near Bishan Street 12, and in the areas of Lentor Gardens, Tung Po Avenue, and Munshi Abdullah Avenue, where 18 and 15 cases were reported respectively. Public health authorities continually remind the public that May to October marks the peak season for dengue cases in Singapore.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant and eliminate potential mosquito breeding grounds to mitigate the risk of community transmission. The Aedes mosquito, which transmits viruses responsible for dengue fever, chikungunya, and Zika, is the primary carrier of these diseases. The National Environment Agency (NEA) advises the public to take immediate action in removing stagnant water by following the Mozzie Wipeout 'B-L-O-C-K' steps: breaking up hardened soil, lifting and emptying flowerpot plates, overturning pails, wiping their rims, changing water in vases, and keeping roof gutters clear.
Placing BTI insecticide in these areas can also help control mosquito populations. As of now, there are no reported clusters of Zika or Chikungunya virus infections in Singapore.
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