SINGAPORE: The National Environment Agency (NEA) on Friday (May 12) reported three local cases of Zika virus infection in Kovan. All three cases either live in Kovan or work in the area, the agency said in a news release.
SINGAPORE: The National Environment Agency on Friday reported three local cases of Zika virus infection in Kovan.Two of them are currently recovering at home, while the other is stable in the hospital. None of them are pregnant.reported between Oct 30 and Nov 5 last year, according to data from theNEA said that MOH has alerted doctors to be vigilant and to test for Zika among patients with clinically compatible symptoms, especially for individuals living or working in the Kovan area.
NEA advised residents, especially pregnant women, in the Kovan area to monitor their health and to seek medical attention if they show symptoms of Zika virus infection.Related:“While MOH and NEA have stepped up precautionary control measures, we cannot rule out that there are further cases, as most infected persons may display mild or no symptoms,” the agency said.
Authorities are carrying out indoor spraying of insecticides at residential premises within the vicinity of Kovan to eradicate any adult mosquitoes, NEA said. “Residents are urged to allow NEA officers to inspect their premises and conduct spraying of insecticide, to enable immediate removal of adult mosquitoes to stop the chain of Zika transmission,” the agency said.
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