A 53-year old Chinese woman passed away on Nov. 16 from dengue, less than two months after the last recorded death, making it the seventh death recorded in Singapore this year.
The woman, who lived at Hougang St. 22, was noted to have a history of fever before being diagnosed with dengue. She was then admitted to Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) where her condition continued to deteriorate.
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has revealed that vector control operations to detect and destroy any potential mosquito breeding grounds around the area are currently ongoing.
They’re also urging residents to cooperate fully with the National Environment Agency inspectors in their operations and to remain vigilant in the fight against dengue mosquitos, by looking out for potential breeding grounds.
The biggest dengue cluster in Singapore is currently Bedok, with a record of 157 cases, next to Orchard Road, which has seen an increase from 86 to 99.
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