The total number of dengue cases reported in 2023 stood at 3,595. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - The number of dengue cases detected in Singapore shot up to 163 in the week of June 4 to June 10, up some 50 per cent from the week before when 111 cases were reported.
The cluster in the Pemimpin area had grown to 28 cases, with six cases detected in the last two weeks. The Lorong Chuan cluster also grew to 16 cases, with five cases found in the last two weeks.In March, NEA warned that a dengue outbreak is likely in Singapore with the warmer months of June to August approaching,This mosquito population is transmitting the less common dengue virus serotype 3 , which many in the community remain susceptible to due to lack of exposure.
Those infected with the Zika virus may experience symptoms such as fever, rash and joint pain within three to 14 days of being bitten. Most Zika patients, however, do not develop symptoms.
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