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Zika virus

‘2016 is the new 2026’: A look back at 2016 headlines as viral trend floods social media

Swimmer Joseph Schooling became Singapore's first Olympic champion when he won the men's 100m butterfly gold at Rio 2016.
Swimmer Joseph Schooling became Singapore's first Olympic champion when he won the men's 100m butterfly gold at Rio 2016.

Ho Chi Minh City begins campaign to prevent dengue fever, chikungunya

Households and neighbourhoods are being encouraged to step up larvae elimination efforts.
Households and neighbourhoods are being encouraged to step up larvae elimination efforts.

Chikungunya: A debilitating virus surges globally as mosquitoes move with warming climate

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(Gig economy series )
Closed up of male Wolbachia-Aedes mosquitoes photographed at Wolbachia mosquito breeding facility on Feb 22, 2024. 
ST20240222_202467505838 : Gin Tay/ jogig10/ John Lui/
(Gig economy series )
Closed up of male Wolbachia-Aedes mosquitoes photographed at Wolbachia mosquito breeding facility on Feb 22, 2024. 

Zika cases detected in Woodlands: What you need to know about the virus

The symptoms of Zika and dengue are similar. The viruses can be differentiated by virological tests.
The symptoms of Zika and dengue are similar. The viruses can be differentiated by virological tests.

2 Zika cases in Woodlands, NEA detects persistent virus signals in the area

The NEA has commenced wastewater and mosquito surveillance in the area.
The NEA has commenced wastewater and mosquito surveillance in the area.

Zika possibly being transmitted in Boon Lay Place; residents urged to protect themselves

One Zika case was reported in the area in December 2023.
One Zika case was reported in the area in December 2023.

Scientists infect volunteers with Zika in hunt for vaccines, treatments

Zika is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes, which is usually mild or asymptomatic.
Zika is a viral infection spread by mosquitoes, which is usually mild or asymptomatic.

270 cases of dengue reported from June 11 to 17; Toa Payoh cluster grows to 139 cases

A total of 3,865 dengue cases in Singapore have been reported in 2023 as at June 17.
A total of 3,865 dengue cases in Singapore have been reported in 2023 as at June 17.

163 dengue cases detected last week, up 50% from the week before: NEA

The total number of dengue cases reported in 2023 stood at 3,595.
The total number of dengue cases reported in 2023 stood at 3,595.

Leo Yee Sin: Shifting from front lines to the war room in fight against future disease outbreaks

ST20230601_202325338249 juleo Azmi Athni//Judith Tan

// Portrait of outgoing executive director of the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) Professor Leo Yee Sin.

//Professor Leo Yee Sin, the executive director of the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID), will be leaving to take up a new role at MOH. She will be succeeded by Professor Vernon Lee.

(ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI)
ST20230601_202325338249 juleo Azmi Athni//Judith Tan

// Portrait of outgoing executive director of the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) Professor Leo Yee Sin.

//Professor Leo Yee Sin, the executive director of the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID), will be leaving to take up a new role at MOH. She will be succeeded by Professor Vernon Lee.

(ST PHOTO: AZMI ATHNI)

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