Joint MOH-NEA Statement (5 Sep)

Joint MOH-NEA statement (5 September)

1.        As of 12pm, 5 September, MOH has confirmed 16 new cases of locally transmitted Zika virus infection in Singapore. Of these, 11 cases are linked to the Aljunied Crescent/ Sims Drive/ Kallang Way/ Paya Lebar Way cluster. One case is linked to the Joo Seng Road cluster. The other four cases have no known links to any existing cluster.

Vector Control Update 

2.        NEA has been continuing with vector control operations and outreach efforts in Aljunied Crescent / Sims Drive / Paya Lebar Way / Kallang Way. NEA has also expanded operations and outreach efforts at the periphery of this cluster at Circuit Road, Geylang East Central and Geylang East Avenue 1. As of 4 September, 63 breeding habitats – comprising 37 in homes and 26 in common areas/other premises – have been detected and destroyed. 

3.        NEA is continuing with vector control operations and outreach efforts in Bedok North Avenue. As of 4 September, 52 breeding habitats – comprising 42 in homes and 10 in common areas/other premises – have been detected and destroyed. Mosquito control measures are ongoing. 

4.        Vector control operations and outreach efforts at Joo Seng Road are ongoing. No breeding habitats have been detected thus far.