Joint MOH-NEA Statement (11 Sep 2016)

Joint MOH-NEA statement (11 September)

1.            As of 12pm, 11 September, MOH has confirmed 11 new cases of locally transmitted Zika virus infection in Singapore. Of these, one case is linked to the Elite Terrace cluster. The other ten cases have no known links to any existing cluster. 

2.            To date, there are a total of 329 cases of locally transmitted Zika virus infection in Singapore, with seven clusters. Eight pregnant women have been confirmed to have Zika. Their doctors are following up closely with them to provide support and counselling. 

3.            From Monday 12 September 2016, NEA and MOH will be providing daily updates via NEA’s website (www.nea.gov.sg/zika-clusters) in place of daily media statements. Members of the public may refer to the website for updated information on the number of reported Zika cases and ongoing clusters. 

Vector Control Update

4.            NEA is continuing with vector control operations and outreach efforts in the cluster areas at Aljunied Crescent/ Sims Drive/ Paya Lebar Way/ Kallang Way/ Circuit Road/ Geylang East Central/ Geylang East Avenue 1; Bedok North Avenue 2/ Bedok North Avenue 3/ Bedok North Street 3; Joo Seng Road; Bishan Street 12; Elite Terrace; Ubi Crescent and Jalan Raya/Circuit Road. As of 10 September 2016, a total of 202 breeding habitats have been found and destroyed in the cluster areas, of which 121 are from homes, and 81 from common areas/other premises. 

5.            Aligned to our dengue control approach, NEA will continue to work with stakeholders and the community to reduce mosquito breeding, as vector control is key to reducing the transmission of Zika in the community.