While the entire nation is battling away Covid-19 in the year 2020, Singapore faces a fresh dengue threat this year. Little attention is paid to dengue and Zika virus when everyone is focusing their attention on the prevention of coronavirus. Annually dengue virus infects about 400 million people worldwide, with high prevalence in tropical and […]
Dengue is a mosquito-born viral infection that is predominantly in tropical and subtropical areas. This virus is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito – a female mosquito that thrives in areas with stagnant water, including ponds, water tanks and old tires. The rate of spread of the dengue virus in Singapore is a major […]
In an article yesterday, The Straits Times reported that the number of dengue cases has been rising since the start of the year, and might continue to. SINGAPORE – Dengue cases last week rose slightly to 247, marking the fourth straight week the figure has been on the up. According to the latest figures on […]
