13 High Risk Dengue Clusters In SG

There has been a sharp rise of Dengue cases in recent weeks. 

Just last week alone had 437 reported cases, a spike from 292 cases from the week earlier.

The numbers may increase, as the hotter months of June - October will have higher transmission rates.

Here are the 13 high-risk clusters in SG 

(Have 10 or more cases within 14 days and are located within 150m of each other (based on residential and workplace addresses as well as movement history)

 

#1 Cornwall Gardens, Farrer Road, Holland Road, Leedon Heights

(Total Cases: 181)

 

 

#2 Jalan Chermat, Lorong Lew Lian (blk 1,2,3,4,5,6), Lorong Ong Lye, Serangoon Ave 1 (blk 425, 426), Serangoon Central (blk 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 422), Upper Serangoon Road, Upper Paya Lebar Road

(Total Cases: 118)

 

 

#3 Aroozoo Lane, Hougang Ave 1 (blk 126), Hougang Street 11 (blk 52, 154, 155, 156, 158, 159, 160, 161) Jalan Geneng, Kampong Sireh, Lorong Ah Soo (blk 138, 139, 143, 145), Sireh Place Surin Ave, Surin Lane, Tamah Sireh, Upper Serangoon Road

(Total Cases:  104)

 

 

#4 Flora Drive (Near TPE)

(Total Cases: 62)

 

 

#5 Hougang Ave 1 (blk 103), Hougang Ave 3 (blk 247, 248, 249, 252, 253), Hougang Street 22 (blk 240, 242, 243, 244, 245, 256), Jalan Hock Chye

(Total Cases: 29)

 

 

#6 Jalan Grisek, Jalan Krian, Jalan Lapang, Jalan Paras, Jalan Sayang, Jalan Selamat, Jalan Senang, Jalan Senyum

(Total Cases: 23)

 

 

#7 Da Silva Lane, Kovan Road, Lowland Road, Richards Avenue, Simon Lane

(Total Cases: 21)

 

 

#8 Corporation Rise, Corporation Walk, Lakepoint Drive

(Total Cases: 19)

 

 

#9 Farrer Drive, Farrer Road, Sommerville Estate Road, Taman Nakhoda

(Total Cases: 16)

 

 

#10 Jalan Korban, Jalan Usaha, Rochdale Road, Tai Keng Gardens, Tai Keng Lane, Tai Keng Place

(Total Cases: 16)

 

 

#11 Aroozoo Avenue, Hougang Street 21 (blk 208, 211, 212, 231, 233), Jalan Songket, Jalan Teliti, Tampines Road

(Total Cases: 13)

 

 

#12 How Sun Avenue, How Sun Close, Quemoy Road, Upper Paya Lebar Road

(Total Cases: 13)

 

 

#13 King's Close, King's Road, Victoria Park Close

(Total Cases: 11)

What preventative measures should you take if you live at/near these places? 

1) 5 Step Mozzie Wipeout:

• Change water in vases/bowls on alternate days.
• Remove water from flower pot plates on alternate days.
• Turn over all water storage containers.
• Cover bamboo pole holders when not in use.
• Clear blockages and put BTI insecticide in roof gutters monthly.

2) Visit a doctor if you suffer from these symptoms:

• Fever
• Headache
• Backache
• Muscle & joint pain
• Rashes
• Abdominal discomfort

Find a 24-hour medical clinic near you: 

https://lokasi.purwana.net/businessfinder/company/1610/24_Hr_Medical_Clinic/

3) Spray aerosol insecticide in dark corners of your home every day, such as underneath your bed and sofa, and behind curtains.

4) Apply insect repellent daily during the day. Wear long sleeves and pants for extra precaution.

 

Take care, stay safe and educate your family members and friends about the appropriate measures to take.

Always remember that prevention is better than a cure!