Dengue Cases
65 dengue cases were reported in the week ending 4 November 2017, 12 cases fewer than in the previous week. Moving from the traditional peak dengue season of June to October to the year-end holiday period, we need to keep up the momentum and continue to work as a community to suppress the Aedes mosquito population and keep dengue cases in check.As of 6 November 2017, there are 8 active dengue clusters, with the largest cluster located at Bedok Reservoir Rd (Blk 716, 717, 718, 719). While NEA continues with inspections of the cluster area, all members of the public and stakeholders are urged to continue to work together as a community to stem dengue transmission.
Source eradication of mosquito breeding habitats and spraying of insecticides to control the adult mosquito population remain key to dengue prevention. NEA, together with the various agencies and other stakeholders represented on the Inter-Agency Dengue Task Force (IADTF), including Town Councils, have been checking and ridding our public areas and housing estates of potential mosquito breeding habitats. NEA encourages everyone to join in the collective effort to help stop the dengue transmission cycle by doing the 5-step Mozzie Wipeout. All stakeholders need to remove stagnant water from our environment, so as to deprive the mosquitoes of their breeding habitats.
Those planning to go on vacation should bring and apply insect repellent while travelling, as well as mosquito-proof their homes before they travel. You can keep your neighbourhood safe from dengue by taking these mosquito prevention measures:
• Covering all toilet bowls in the home and sealing off overflow pipes of the flushing cisterns
• Covering all floor traps
• Adding sand granular insecticide to places that mosquitoes could potentially breed, and places where stagnant water cannot be removed
• Clearing debris and blockages, and adding BTI insecticide in roof gutters
• Turning over all water storage containers & wiping the rims dry
• Asking a relative or close friend to check your home regularly for stagnant water if you are going away for a long period of time
• Leaving your contact details with your neighbours or the neighbourhood police post/centre so that you can be reached easily
Those infected with dengue should also apply repellent to prevent mosquitoes from biting and picking up the virus from them, and those showing symptoms suggestive of dengue should see their GPs early to be diagnosed. All of us, including residents, contractors, and business owners, have a part to play in preventing dengue. The latest updates can also be found on the Stop Dengue Now Facebook page or myENV app.
