Dengue situation in Cairnhill has passed its peak

Ng Lian Cheong, Sharon See Channel NewsAsia 24 Jul 10;

SINGAPORE: The National Environment Agency (NEA) said the number of dengue cases at Cairnhill Rise and Cairnhill Circle has passed its peak.

NEA said it has been closely monitoring the situation in the Cairnhill area with day and night inspections.

It also increased the number of inspection officers from 55 to 76 a day.

So far, it seems the effort has paid off, and there were only two cases of dengue last week.

But at the same time, officers found breeding sites in the neighbouring Clemenceau Avenue North and Cavenagh Road areas.

The agency urges contractors and home owners to clear out stagnant water regularly so as to stop any mosquito breeding from taking place. - CNA/vm