The number of lab confirmed Dengue deaths has risen to 11.
According to the Health Ministry, there are also 911 lab confirmed cases.
Dengue Fever may be spread by the bite of an infected Aedes aegypti mosquito.
Symptoms appear within 5-6 days of being bitten, last for 1-2 weeks and can include fever, headaches, pain behind the eyes, muscle and joint pains, skin rash, nausea/vomiting, and diarrhoea.
Anyone showing signs or symptoms of Dengue Fever should seek immediate medical treatment.
The Ministry adds that persons with symptoms should not use aspirin, motrin, cataflam, olfen or ibuprofen, as these can cause bleeding which leads to shock.
They are instead advised to use paracetamol, acetaminophen (Panadol/Tylenol) or medicines prescribed by a doctor.
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