posted by chia chong yu

An article by Channel News Asia titled “Rare dengue hits Marsiling”

A rarely-seen type of dengue has hit the Marsiling area with more than 60 cases reported.
The National Environment Agency (NEA) stated that residents currently have no immunity at all against the disease. But it also added that the rest of the island should remain calm for there is no sign of the disease spreading.
NEA has since stepped up control measures such as dispatching 70 officers to carry out mass operations to destroy breeding habitats.

The agency has also roped in various partners, including the Sembawang Town Council and the National Parks Board to get rid of larvae in the area.

A Marsiling resident stated that he welcomed the increased monitoring.
NEA is also advising residents to be alert to any potential mosquito breeding areas in their homes.
The agency has also stated that enforcement action will be taken against anybody found breeding the mosquitoes.
In my opinion, this article shows that we should always be stay vigilant and look out for potential breeding places for mosquitoes, they will always be a danger to our community and this incident has proven once again that mosquitoes are one of the biggest problems that Singapore faces.

Singaporeans should teach their domestic workers to watch out for potential breeding habitats in their homes and clear them out to be safe.

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1137320/1/.html