referring to todayonline
Zika outbreak: 33 more confirmed cases, new potential cluster at Bedok North Ave 3
Zika outbreak: 33 more confirmed cases, new potential cluster at Bedok North Ave 3
SINGAPORE — A total of 33 more locally transmitted Zika cases were confirmed on Wednesday (Aug 31), bringing the total number of cases to 115.The Ministry of Health (MOH) announced the latest figures as it also identified a potential cluster of Zika virus infection at the Bedok North Avenue 3 area.Of the 33 cases, 24 are new cases.
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Mosquito control operations to begin at potential Zika cluster at Bedok North Ave 3
Mosquito control operations to begin at potential Zika cluster at Bedok North Ave 3
SINGAPORE: The National Environment Agency (NEA) will begin mosquito control operations at a potential new Zika cluster at Bedok North Avenue 3, it announced at a joint briefing with the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Wednesday (Aug 31).There are 115 confirmed locally transmitted Zika infections in Singapore, including the first pregnant woman to be diagnosed with the virus.The agency noted that vector control remains the mainstay in reducing the spread of Zika in Singapore.
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Q&A: Zika and dengue a potential double whammy?
Q&A: Zika and dengue a potential double whammy?
SINGAPORE — With the traditional dengue peak season looming ahead, Singapore could see a potential double whammy hit its shores.The onset of locally-transmitted Zika cases comes as the National Environment Agency (NEA) noted in its latest weekly dengue advisory that there has been a "steady increase" in the Aedes mosquito population since April.Earlier in February, it was reported that the number of dengue cases this year may exceed 30,000 — higher than the 2013 record when 22,170 cases were reported.
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