240 cases Dengue Fever reported within first week in Singapore

240 cases Dengue Fever reported within first week of this year in Singapore. This is 2 times of last year statistic. Although only 131 cases at 2nd week but the first 2 weeks statistic has increase 57% if compare to last year. Dengue Fever spreads seriously at Boon Lay and Woodlands area.

1600 cases of mosquito disease in 7 days

There are 1600 cases of Dengue Fever and Chikungunya reported within the first 7 days in this year whereby Selangor detected with the most cases. Minister of Health said, most of the mosquito disease detected at residence area, one of the factor for mosquito breeding is due to raining day since last year. He advised to those who have fever have to get doctor treatment immediately. Ministry of Health has carry on mosquito fogging and gotong royong at affected area to control mosquito breeding, on top of that, minister of health also transmits information of mosquito prevention and danger of mosquito disease through media to all people.