SINGAPORE – The National Environment Agency (NEA) has identified a new Zika cluster at Highland Road/Jansen Close on Tuesday (April 25).
The agency said on its website that two new cases were reported in the last two weeks.
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Highland Road is adjacent to Flower Road, where previous Zika cases had been reported.
However, the cluster at Flower Road/Hendry Close has since been closed and is under surveillance, the NEA reported on its website.
The clusters at Glasgow Road and Poh Huat Road West/Poh Huat Terrace/Terrasse Lane though, are still active.
NEA has urged all residents and stakeholders to maintain vigilance and take immediate steps to eliminate mosquito breeding habitats by practising the 5-step Mozzie Wipeout.
Most people infected with the Zika virus do not develop symptoms, which heightens the risk of a Zika resurgence as it may take some time before a reintroduced Zika virus is detected.
Members of the public are advised to seek medical attention if they are unwell, especially with symptoms such as fever and rash. They should also inform their doctors of the location of their residence and workplace.
