There's now a Red Zone around Viz. A Red Zone is a high risk area with 10 or more cases, and there are now a total of 14 cases, with 3 in the last two weeks in this area.
Here's the information on the NEA's Dengue portal - dengue.gov.sg. We are Cluster 14 (Holland Hill, Jln Hitam Manis, Jln Kelabu Asap, Jln Puteh Jemeh, Queensway).
• 5 Step Mozzie Wipeout
• Visit a doctor if you have any of the following symptoms: fever, headache/backache, muscle pain, rashes or abdominal discomfort
• Spray aerosol insecticide in dark corners such as underneath the bed, sofa and behind curtains in their homes every day.
• Those diagnosed with dengue are encouraged to use mosquito nets when sleeping and applying insect repellent (with DEET as an active ingredient) to break the dengue transmission chain
• Apply insect repellent daily during the day. Alternatively, wear long sleeves and pants.
5 Step Mozzie Wipeout Reminder:
| 1. | Change water in vases and bowls on alternate days |
| 2. | Remove water from flower pot plates on alternate days |
| 3. | Turn over all water storage containers |
| 4. | Cover bamboo pole holders when not in use |
| 5. | Clear blockages and put BTI insecticide in roof gutters monthly |
Good luck everyone and keep safe.
