In a Facebook post, the NEA said it has commenced wastewater and mosquito surveillance in the surrounding residential areas following each case notification.
The NEA advised residents in the area, especially pregnant women, to protect themselves from mosquito bites and to monitor their health closely.
Zika virus infection is a mosquito-borne disease caused by the Zika virus. It is transmitted through the bite of an infected Aedes mosquito.
Infection during pregnancy can cause certain birth defects in the foetus, including neurological complications and microcephaly, where the baby’s head is much smaller than expected, the CDA said on its website.
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