69-year-old Chuan Terrace resident dies of dengue

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A 69-year old man has died from dengue fever on Thursday (Nov 27), the Ministry of Health and National Environment Agency announced in a joint news release.

He was admitted to Mount Alvernia Hospital on Monday, and his condition deteriorated after admission. This is the fifth reported dengue death in Singapore this year.

The man lived at Chuan Terrace, which is located in an active dengue cluster. NEA said it has found 20 counts of mosquito breeding in the area so far, and is conducting vector control operations in the area.

Weekly dengue cases have dipped over the last five weeks, however MOH and NEA said continued vigilance is crucial.