Zika Virus Infects 2 More People In S'pore, Kovan Cluster Expands To 4 Cases
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One week ago, Singaporeans were told that the Zika virus had made a comeback here after less than a year.
At the time, three people in total were infected, and they all lived and/or worked in the Kovan area.
Now, two additional people have been infected.
One of these additional cases is from the Kovan cluster, enlarging it to four cases.
This includes the three that were previously reported last week.
According to the NEA website, the two latest cases were reported in e-week 20 (14 to 19 May).
Two of the previous cases were detected last week, e-week 19 (7 to 13 May) — meaning we have had two consecutive weeks of Zika cases.
The remaining case was recorded in e-week 16 (16 to 22 Apr).
NEA further noted that of the two latest cases, one was reported on Tuesday (16 May) and the other one of Wednesday (17 May).
It now has a total of four cases — up from three — all of which were found in the last two weeks.
Apparently, the boundary of the cluster has been expanded slightly to encompass the residences around Highland Walk as well.
It also includes The Bently Residences, an apartment building with the address 30 Kovan Road.
The NEA didn’t reveal where the fifth case was found. Since it’s a single case thus far, no extra clusters need to be declared.
At the time, NEA also warned there might be further cases.
Unfortunately, this has been proven to be accurate.
Kovan residents should thus continue to monitor their health, especially if they’re pregnant.
If they feel unwell with symptoms of Zika, they should seek medical attention and inform their doctors where they live and work.
The last time it surfaced was in August 2022, when one case was reported sometime between 21 and 27 Aug.
As Zika is transmitted primarily by the Aedes mosquito, all Singaporeans should play their part to prevent further transmission by eradicating mosquito breeding habitats.
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One week ago, Singaporeans were told that the Zika virus had made a comeback here after less than a year.
At the time, three people in total were infected, and they all lived and/or worked in the Kovan area.
Now, two additional people have been infected.
One of these additional cases is from the Kovan cluster, enlarging it to four cases.
2 consecutive weeks of Zika cases
In a Facebook post on Friday (19 May), the National Environment Agency (NEA) said the number of total local Zika virus cases had risen to five as of 17 May.This includes the three that were previously reported last week.
According to the NEA website, the two latest cases were reported in e-week 20 (14 to 19 May).
Two of the previous cases were detected last week, e-week 19 (7 to 13 May) — meaning we have had two consecutive weeks of Zika cases.
The remaining case was recorded in e-week 16 (16 to 22 Apr).
NEA further noted that of the two latest cases, one was reported on Tuesday (16 May) and the other one of Wednesday (17 May).
Kovan Zika virus cluster adds 1 case, expands to Highland Walk
Only one Zika virus cluster exists so far — the existing one in the Kovan area.It now has a total of four cases — up from three — all of which were found in the last two weeks.
Apparently, the boundary of the cluster has been expanded slightly to encompass the residences around Highland Walk as well.
It also includes The Bently Residences, an apartment building with the address 30 Kovan Road.
The NEA didn’t reveal where the fifth case was found. Since it’s a single case thus far, no extra clusters need to be declared.
Further Zika cases predicted by the authorities
When the Kovan cluster surfaced, the authorities stepped up precautionary control measures, including alerting doctors to be vigilant for patients with Zika symptoms, especially if they reside or work in the Kovan area.At the time, NEA also warned there might be further cases.
Unfortunately, this has been proven to be accurate.
Kovan residents should thus continue to monitor their health, especially if they’re pregnant.
If they feel unwell with symptoms of Zika, they should seek medical attention and inform their doctors where they live and work.
Zika symptoms include fever & rashes
In case you’re wondering, the symptoms of Zika include:- fever
- rashes
- joint pain
- muscle pain
- headache
- conjunctivitis (red eyes)
Zika last reported in August 2022
While the Zika virus hasn’t been a major concern in Singapore yet, it has reared its head intermittently.The last time it surfaced was in August 2022, when one case was reported sometime between 21 and 27 Aug.
As Zika is transmitted primarily by the Aedes mosquito, all Singaporeans should play their part to prevent further transmission by eradicating mosquito breeding habitats.
