God: And you’ll be able to fly through the clouds and swoop down to catch a fish from the ocean when you’re hungry.
Eagle: Wow, that sounds so cool. Thanks, God!
God: You’re welcome. *turns to Mosquito*
Mosquito: And what will be our purpose, God?
God: You will live off the blood of human beings, spending every waking minute of your lives sucking blood till you die.
Mosquito: Uh but-
God: And humans will detest you for it and will spend most of their time trying to exterminate you and your entire species.
Mosquito:
God: Yep, I’m sure nothing bad will come of this.
313 Dengue Cases Reported In 2020
The mosquitoes are angry, and they’re continuing to take it out on Singaporeans.
The National Environment Agency (NEA) recently announced that 313 dengue cases have been reported in the first week of January alone.
And, as of 7 Jan, there over 100 active dengue clusters across Singapore.
High-risk areas in Pasir Ris & Seletar
According to an NEA listing, the two areas with the highest number of cases are Pasir Ris and Seletar.
As you can see, Pasir Ris had a total of 153 cases, while Seletar had 134 at the time of writing.
So, how do I combat dengue?
Mosquitoes love to breed, and nothing kills the mood for them more than the ‘5-step Mozzie Wipeout’.
The NEA also advises Singaporeans to adopt CNY dengue prevention measures to keep your homes mozzie-free for Chinese New Year.
During the CNY period, Singaporeans are advised to:
- Take care of ornamental plants by making sure no water is gathered in the flower pot plate or soil
- Properly dispose of items after spring cleaning to avoid creating a mosquito breeding ground.
Identify dengue symptoms early
As MS News reports, Singaporeans should also be able to identify the symptoms of dengue fever early one, as well as taking preventive measures.
Here are some common symptoms, according to WebMD.
- Sudden, high fever
- Severe headaches
- Pain behind the eyes
- Severe joint and muscle pain
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Skin rash, which appears two to five days after the onset of fever
- Mild bleeding, such a nose bleed, bleeding gums, or easy bruising
If you have any of the above symptoms, please consult a doctor as soon as possible.
If we all do our part, we can end their species and make sure that not a single mosquito roams the planet again.
Mosquito: You guys are just mean, man
