2 more Indians infected with Zika in Singapore

September 04, 2016 20:04

Two more Indians have been infected with Zika virus in Singapore, taking the total number of Indian nationals tested positive for the mosquito-borne disease in the city-state to 15, health officials said today.

As Singapore grapples with rising number of the mosquito-borne disease, Indian high commission said they are in regular contact with Singapore health ministry which has confirmed 26 new cases of locally transmitted Zika virus as of yesterday noon, bringing the total cases to 215.

Authorities are continuing with their efforts to bring the population of Aedes mosquitoes under control in affected areas.

With the two new cases, total number of Indians infected with Zika virus reached 15 in Singapore, officials said.

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