2 Zika cases in Woodlands; NEA says surveillance suggests persistent virus signals in the area
Angelica Ang for The Straits Times
Two local Zika cases have been confirmed at Woodlands Street 11 and Street 32, said the National Environment Agency in conjunction with the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA), in a Facebook post dated June 19.
Following each case notification, NEA commenced wastewater and mosquito surveillance surrounding the residential areas.
The agency added that enhanced surveillance has revealed persistent Zika virus signals in the area, which suggests that this is an area with likely Zika transmission.
Those who show symptoms suggestive of Zika infections should see a doctor early, to be diagnosed and managed accordingly, advised the NEA.
To find out more about Zika cases, one can go to go.gov.sg/zikaclusters. They can also go to CDA's webpage (go.gov.sg/zika) for Zika symptoms, prevention and treatment options.
