Local Outbreak of Dengue Fever in Singapore

Health authorities reported 60 people infected with dengue in the Jurong West Street area of the city. Three of these patients died. All cases were residents of this particular area.

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The risk of exposure will vary from place to place and may be high in many localities.

All travellers to areas where the dengue fever virus is active can reduce their risk of exposure by taking all necessary precautions to avoid mosquito bites. Many persons with dengue fever do not seek medical care and are not reported to health authorities. There may be many more cases in the community than the reports indicate.