You’ve probably heard by now that the first case of the Zika virus made its way to our shores last week. Following that, the National Environment Agency quickly inspected about 800 premises in the Watten Estate, where the 48-year-old man lived.
After being tested positive for the infection, the Singapore Permanent Resident was transferred from Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital to the Communicable Diseases Centre at Tan Tock Seng Hospital. Since then, he has made a full recovery, according to the Ministry of Health and the NEA, and was discharged yesterday afternoon.
“Tests done by the National Public Health Laboratory on his blood samples have confirmed that he is negative for the Zika virus. This means that he will not transmit the virus even if he was bitten by an Aedes mosquito,” declared the MOH and NEA in a joint statement.
His family members have not experienced any symptoms of Zika, so it looks like we might be in the clear. But the MOH and NEA have advised residents in the Watten Estate area to continue monitoring their health and report any symptoms like fever and rashes.
