Recently, another virus called dengue fever broke out in Singapore. Compared with novel coronavirus, this virus is comparable, but the infection mode is different.
Up to now, there have been more than 20,600 cases of dengue fever in Singapore, which has further hindered economic recovery.
So what caused the epidemic of dengue fever?
1. The worst dengue epidemic in Singapore's history.
Singapore has reported more than 65,438+0,000 cases of dengue infection for 7 consecutive weeks, and it is on the rise.
In the week ending July 25th, the number of dengue fever cases reported in Singapore was 1 1,793, which was the highest weekly data on record, equivalent to more than twice the original weekly data recorded in 20 14 years (89 1).
As of July 27th, there have been more than 20,600 cases of dengue infection in Singapore this year, with hundreds of active communities.
2. What caused the epidemic of dengue fever?
Dengue fever is an acute infectious disease caused by dengue virus transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, which usually appears in tropical and subtropical hot and humid areas.
When the condition is serious, it will bring bleeding, dyspnea, organ failure and other symptoms, and even lead to death.
According to related reports, June-10 is the traditional peak of dengue fever epidemic in this country due to the massive reproduction of Aedes mosquitoes and the continuous shortening of the incubation period of dengue virus.
But this year, the situation is particularly bad.
Last week alone, Singapore reported 1468 cases, which is the highest number of new dengue cases per week in Singapore's history.
In Singapore, 16 people have died of dengue fever this year, twice as much as in 20 13 years.
The above is the most serious dengue epidemic in Singapore's history. Now, Singapore has ushered in the worst dengue fever epidemic in history. In response to the surge in cases, the Singapore government has stepped up epidemic prevention measures to eliminate the potential breeding habitats of Aedes mosquitoes in public places and residential areas.