In Singapore, a total of 13 people died from dengue in the first half of 2024, more than double the total for last year. The country recorded six deaths due to dengue infection from April to June. More than 10,100 cases have been reported so far this year, exceeding the total number recorded for the whole of 2023. The threshold was crossed in the week of July 14 to July 20, when 236 cases were reported. In March, the National Environment Agency (NEA) warned of a surge in dengue infections after numbers shot up ahead of the traditional peak dengue season from May to October.
Site Admin | July 25, 2024 8:32 AM
Singapore: 13 people died from dengue in the first half of 2024
