Many of you must be closely following the news on the local #Zika cases. We have been tracking Zika for a while now, and knew it was only a matter of time before it reached Singapore.
Scientists are still learning about this new disease. But we know that for most people it is mild, and in fact often causes no symptoms at all. Pregnant women are at risk, as they are with other viral infections like dengue and chicken pox. Do take precautions and get tested if you show symptoms.
The cases so far have been in Aljunied and Bedok, but we must assume that Zika is elsewhere in Singapore too. Our best defence is to eradicate mosquitos and destroy breeding habitats, all over Singapore. Do the 5-step Mozzie Wipeout. Let's all do our part to fight Zika, and dengue as well.
For more info on Zika, go to www.gov.sg/zika. – LHL
(Gov.sg infographic)
