Two of the cases are recovering at home, while one is in stable condition in the hospital. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - Three people who live or work in Kovan have been found to be infected with the Zika virus, the authorities said on Friday, in what are the first cases ofThe Ministry of Health and National Environment Agency said in a joint statement that two of the cases are currently recovering at home, while one is in stable condition in the hospital. None of them are pregnant.
Zika is a virus infection transmitted by the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito. The insect is also a carrier of the dengue and chikungunya viruses. The residential premises of the area are being sprayed with insecticides to eradicate any adult mosquitoes, the statement said. Larviciding - a method of destroying mosquito breeding - is also being conducted.
NEA officers and community leaders will also conduct outreach activities to raise awareness of the virus.
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