Overview
- Cases were detected at Woodlands Street 11 and Woodlands Street 32, according to NEA’s Facebook post.
- Wastewater and mosquito trap tests by NEA indicate the area is likely experiencing active Zika transmission.
- CDA and NEA advise pregnant women in the affected zones to apply insect repellent, wear protective clothing and stay in well-screened or air-conditioned spaces.
- Zika infection during pregnancy can cause birth defects such as microcephaly, the agencies warned.
- Residents experiencing fever, rash, joint pain, red eyes or headache are urged to seek medical attention promptly.