Over 2,700 dengue cases & 22 active clusters in 2021

Dengue cases here are expected to increase, as the population of the Aedes aegypti mosquito - which transmits dengue and other viruses - has grown by about 30 per cent in April, compared with January, said the National Environment Agency on Tuesday (June 1).

The NEA therefore expects an increasing number of dengue cases due to the accelerated breeding cycle and maturation of the Aedes aegypti mosquito vectors - meaning it takes less time for the mosquito to become a biting adult in warmer months - as well as the shorter incubation period of the dengue virus.

It urged the public to prevent mosquito breeding by ensuring that stagnant water is removed.

In the meantime, the NEA will continue to conduct inspections in areas with higher mosquito population, and has stepped up its operations in dengue cluster areas.

https://mothership.sg/2021/06/increase-dengue-cases-2021/