The number of lab confirmed Dengue fatalities now stands at 18.

This update comes this afternoon from the Health Ministry, which says there have also been 1,416 lab confirmed cases.

Meanwhile, more property owners and occupiers have been identified for possible further action for non-compliance with the Yellow Fever Regulations.

The Ministry says 1,145 notices have so far been issued for persons to clean up their surroundings.

Of these, 64 have so far been identified for the consideration or institution of legal proceedings.

The Ministry reminds that Dengue 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 (sometimes severe)
• Pain behind eyes
• Muscle and joint pains
• Skin rash
• Nausea/Vomiting
• Diarrhoea

Anyone showing signs or symptoms 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.