Residents are urged to allow NEA officers to inspect their premises and conduct spraying of insecticide to remove adult mosquitoes and stop the chain of Zika transmission, the statement said. Larviciding – a method of destroying mosquito breeding – is also being conducted. The residential premises of the area are being sprayed with insecticides to eradicate any adult mosquitoes, the statement said. “While MOH and NEA have stepped up precautionary control measures, we cannot rule out that there are further cases, as most infected persons may display mild or no symptoms,” the statement said. The insect is also a carrier of the dengue and chikungunya viruses. The authorities advised men who are infected to practise safe sex, or abstain from sex, for at least three months after recovery, while recommending that women should do so for two months.Zika is a virus infection transmitted by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. In rare cases, Zika can cause microcephaly - a condition where babies have very small heads and undeveloped brains - in unborn babies of pregnant women. These usually develop within three to 14 days after the mosquito bite, and often last between two and seven days. Symptoms of the virus include fever, rashes, body aches, headache, red eyes and, occasionally, nausea and vomiting. That same year, the World Health Organisation declared the Zika outbreak a public health emergency. In 2016, MOH confirmed the localised community spread of the Zika virus in Singapore. Residents who live in Zika and dengue cluster areas are also reminded to spray insecticide in dark corners around the house, apply insect repellent regularly and wear long-sleeve tops and long pants.
NEA officers and community leaders will also conduct outreach activities to raise awareness of the virus. Larviciding - a method of destroying mosquito breeding - is also being conducted. Zika is a virus infection transmitted by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito.
They should also inform their doctors of the location of their residence and workplace. It also advised Kovan residents, especially pregnant women, to monitor their health and seek medical attention if unwell. Family members of those infected have also been advised to monitor their health closely for the next two weeks. MOH has alerted doctors to be vigilant and test for Zika among patients with its symptoms, especially those who work or live in the Kovan area, the statement said. In 2022, there were two Zika cases reported. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and National Environment Agency (NEA) said in a joint statement that two of the cases are currently recovering at home, while one is in stable condition in the hospital. SINGAPORE, May 12 (The Straits Times/ANN): Three people who live or work in Kovan neighbourhood have been found to be infected with the Zika virus, the authorities said on Friday, in what are the first cases of the mosquito-borne virus this year.
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