NEWS FLASH - 203 dengue cases last week, 29 clusters reported across island

SINGAPORE:
The number of dengue cases reported in the 9-15 September week was 203, which is significantly lower than in previous months.

But there were still 29 clusters which have more than 10 cases each.

These hotspots were located across the island.

So the public is advised to remain vigilant to prevent the Aedes mosquito from breeding.

Bukit Batok remained the worst-hit, with 97 cases reported.

Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 was also on the black list, with 13 cases.

{ News extract dated 17 Sept 2007, Mon from Channel NewsAsia }