Singapore confirms two locally transmitted Zika infections

In Singapore, the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) and the National Environment Agency (NEA) have confirmed two local Zika cases at Woodlands Street 11 and Street 32.

Following each case notification, NEA commenced wastewater and mosquito surveillance surrounding the residential areas. This enhanced surveillance has revealed persistent Zika virus signals in the area, which suggests that this is an area with likely Zika transmission.

Residents in the Woodlands area, especially pregnant women, should take precautions against mosquito bites as Zika is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito.

Symptoms of Zika include rashes, fever, joint pain, muscle pain, headache and/or conjunctivitis (red eye).

Persons showing symptoms suggestive of Zika infections should see a doctor early, to be diagnosed and managed accordingly.