Joint MOH-NEA Statement (8 Sep 2016)

Joint MOH-NEA statement (8 September)

1.        As of 12pm, 8 September, MOH has confirmed nine new cases of locally transmitted Zika virus infection in Singapore. Of these,

• Four cases are linked to the Aljunied Crescent/ Sims Drive/ Kallang Way/ Paya Lebar Way cluster;

• One case is linked to the Bishan Street 12 cluster; and

• One case is linked to the Elite Terrace cluster.

2.        There is a potential new cluster involving two previously reported cases and a new case today. One of the previously unlinked cases in the cluster was reported on 7 September and his work address was verified today. They all work in the Ubi Crescent area. The other two cases have no known links to any existing cluster. 

Vector Control Update

3.        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 and Elite Terrace. As of 7 September 2016, a total of 166 breeding habitats have been found and destroyed in the cluster areas, of which 108 are from homes, and 58 from outdoor areas.

4.        NEA will also be carrying out vector control operations and outreach efforts at Ubi Crescent.

5.        Members of the public can obtain updated information on Zika and details on current clusters at NEA’s website: www.nea.gov.sg/zika and www.nea.gov.sg/zika-clusters.

6.        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.