High Aedes mosquito population might lead to dengue outbreak in 2023, public advised to be on alert, says Singapore govt


There have been more than 2,000 dengue cases reported since the beginning of the year, but the National Environment Agency is warning that it will get higher. - ST PHOTO: KUA CHEE SIONG

SINGAPORE, March 25 (The Straits Times/ANN): A dengue outbreak is likely here with the warmer months of June to August approaching, amid an expected surge in the Aedes aegypti mosquito population detected in the community.

The National Environment Agency (NEA) said this mosquito population is transmitting the less common dengue virus serotype 3 (DENV-3), which many in the community remain susceptible to due to lack of exposure.

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