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Nov 8, 2024 · Operationally, a dengue cluster indicates a locality with active transmission where intervention is targeted. It is formed when two or more cases have onset within 14 days and are located within 150m of each other (based on residential and workplace addresses).
There are four Dengue virus serotypes circulating in Singapore. Dengue virus serotype 2 (DENV-2) has been predominant since September 2023, with prior periodic dominance of DENV-1 and DENV-3 in 2023. Our population’s immunity to all four Dengue virus serotypes remains low.
Dengue. Dengue fever is spread though the bite of the Aedes mosquito. To prevent dengue fever, you must therefore prevent the breeding of the Aedes mosquitoes. Aedes mosquitoes are identified by the black and white stripes on their bodies.
Mar 31, 2024 · Dengue cases doubled in first quarter of 2024 compared to 2023, continued urgent action needed to prevent surge in cases this year. Singapore, 31 March 2024 – The National Environment Agency (NEA) launched the National Dengue Prevention Campaign 2024 today, ahead of the traditional peak dengue season of May to October.
Dengue inspections are important to help break the dengue transmission cycle. Learn about what goes on during dengue inspections and how you can identify our NEA dengue inspection officers. Read more
Nov 6, 2024 · Dengue Clusters Under Surveillance. The information provided in this listing is accurate as at 11 Nov 2024. Search by Locality:
The female Aedes aegypti mosquito is the primary vector of dengue and Zika in Singapore. View the map showing areas with relatively higher Aedes aegypti mosquito population detected by NEA Gravitraps Surveillance System.
NEA launched the Dengue Community Alert System to display colour-coded (purple, red, yellow or green) banners. Residents living in dengue cluster areas and areas with high Aedes mosquito population are at higher risk of getting dengue.
Oct 30, 2024 · NEA urges the construction industry to play its part to curb dengue transmission and protect their workers and residents around their work sites against dengue. Construction sites are of particular concern as they can easily become the foci of dengue transmission.
Dengue is endemic in Singapore, and areas with higher Aedes aegypti mosquito population may have a higher risk of dengue transmission, especially during the dengue season.
