SINGAPORE: The Aedes aegypti mosquito population has increased by almost three times since the last major dengue outbreak in 2013, the National ...
“We are in the peak dengue season in Singapore, which usually stretches from June to October, and the region around us is similarly seeing an upsurge of dengue cases this year,” the agency said in a media advisory.“Urgent community action is needed to eliminate all potential mosquito breeding habitats.”Based on NEA’s surveillance, the surge in cases can be attributed to three factors - an increase in the mosquito population, warmer weather and a low herd immunity.
“At the same time, a large proportion of our population continues to be susceptible to dengue, given our population’s low herd immunity.” The largest dengue cluster in Woodlands, which includes Avenue 6, Woodlands Circle, Woodlands Crescent, Drive 40, Drive 60, Drive 70 and Drive 72, has closed. “While these have come down compared to the past weeks, the transmission in these two areas remains persistent, although at a lower case level,” NEA said.
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