According to local reports, 3 people fell victim to dengue fever.
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- 41-year-old man
- 63-year-old woman
- 68-year-old woman
All 3 victims resided in the high-risk dengue zone in Jurong West. Bringing a total of 4 death this year.
According to NEA, the man was admitted to the hospital on the 29th of April and the other 63-year-old woman died just two days after admitted to the hospital.
The 68-year-old victim died on April 13 overseas after contracting dengue fever in the Jurong West dengue cluster.
Dengue Fever Symptoms
Symptoms, which usually begin four to six days after infection and last for up to 10 days, may include
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- 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)
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