Number of weekly dengue cases remains high as Aedes mosquito population grows

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Number of weekly dengue cases remains high; increase in Aedes mosquito population

SINGAPORE - Dengue continues to be a threat as the number of weekly cases reported remains high amid an increase in the Aedes aegypti mosquito population, said the National Environment Agency on Friday .Coupled with the swell in the Aedes aegypti population, Singapore could face the threat of another surge in dengue cases in the coming months, the NEA added.

NEA also noted that dengue cases and mosquito breeding are more likely in homes in landed residential estates. Residents living in landed properties are urged by NEA to take measures to prevent mosquito breeding, such as covering any water storage containers and clearing roof gutters.

 

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