The Ministry of Health is urging people to take extra care against mosquitoes.
They remind the public that the Aedes aegypti mosquito transmits mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika.
The Ministry of Health is also cautioning citizens that the best means of reducing the incidence of mosquito-borne diseases is through the elimination of the breeding sites of the Aedes species of mosquito.
Here are some ways you can help:
- Dispose of all unwanted articles, derelict vehicles or appliances in the yard, which can collect water and become mosquito breeding grounds.
- Cover water containers, such as tanks, barrels, drums or buckets, with a mosquito-proof covering.
- Cut down and remove all bush or undergrowth that can harbour mosquitoes.
- Clean drains and guttering to allow for the free flow of water.
- Use mosquito nets and insect repellent, when appropriate, as a means of personal protection.
The Insect Vector Control Division for vector control measures can be reached at 612-4823, extensions 5456 and 5402.