Jurong West on dengue alert after 12 new cases in two weeks
SINGAPORE — In the past two weeks, 12 new dengue cases have been reported at Jurong West Street 52 and Corporation Road.
NEA officers conducting dengue checks. TODAY file photo
SINGAPORE — In the past two weeks, 12 new dengue cases have been reported at Jurong West Street 52 and Corporation Road.
This brings the total number of cases there to 36 — making it the biggest dengue cluster.
As of last Friday (Oct 17), 26 cases were reported at Jurong West Street 52, of which 14 came from Block 518. Ten more cases were reported at Corporation Road.
Some residents suspect that an abandoned police station in the vicinity could have become a mosquito breeding ground.
“There are a lot of weeds growing in the drain next to the carpark and I believe it’s waterlogged but we have no way of getting in to take a look. So, I hope the relevant authorities will come and clear it,” said a resident.
Residents also expressed their concern over the rise in the number of cases. CHANNEL NEWSASIA
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