Latest updates on the dengue fever situation

Singapore and international authorities are closely monitoring the dengue situation and updating their recommendations on a regular basis.

National Environment Agency (NEA) - Latest updates on dengue

The NEA closely monitors the dengue fever situation and will continue to take measures to reduce the risk of dengue spread across the country.

Ways to prevent Aedes mosquito breeding

Learn how you can prevent Aedes mosquito breeding at the National Environment Agency (NEA)’s dengue webpage.

URL: www.nea.gov.sg/dengue-zika/prevent-aedes-mosquito-breeding

Areas with higher Aedes aegypti mosquito population

The female Aedes aegypti mosquito is the primary vector of dengue in Singapore. View the map showing areas with relatively higher Aedes aegypti mosquito population, and thus higher risk of dengue transmission, detected by the National Environment Agency (NEA)’s nationwide Gravitrap Surveillance System.

Residents living in areas with relatively higher Aedes aegypti mosquito population are urged to help reduce the mosquito population by regularly practising the Mozzie Wipeout. 

URL: https://www.nea.gov.sg/dengue-zika/Aedes 

Find out whether you are in an area with higher Aedes aegypti mosquito population
Simply download the myENV app and view the Aedes Mosquitoes map, showing areas with relatively higher Aedes aegypti mosquito population detected by Gravitraps.

Download myENV for iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/sg/app/myenv/id444435182

Download myENV for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sg.gov.nea&hl=en

Receive alerts on areas with higher Aedes aegypti mosquito population

Simply download the myENV app, add in your locations and set the notification for Aedes Mosquitoes. You will be notified if one of your locations is in an area with higher Aedes population detected by Gravitraps.

Download myENV for iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/sg/app/myenv/id444435182

Download myENV for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sg.gov.nea&hl=en

World Health Organization (WHO) – Latest updates on dengue

The WHO provides regular updates on the dengue fever situation, taking a worldwide view to direct and coordinate international health responses.

US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Latest updates on dengue

The US CDC responds to new health threats through science and health information, and keeps updated statistics and fact sheets on emerging conditions.

For more information on Dengue, click on​:​
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