Dengue colour-coded alert system
To protect yourself and your family from dengue fever and severe dengue, you should familiarise yourself with NEA’s dengue colour-coded alert system. This system uses colour-coded banners (yellow, red, or green) to indicate an active dengue cluster and the preventive measures residents can take.
Alert Red: More than 10 cases in your neighbourhood.
Precautions to take: Do the mozzie wipe-out every alternate day; apply repellent and keep your arms and legs covered; spray insecticide in dark corners in your home.
Alert Yellow: Less than 10 cases in your neighbourhood.
Precautions to take: Do the mozzie wipeout once a week; apply repellent and cover your arms and legs; spray insecticide in dark corners in your home.
Alert Green: Remain vigilant.
Precautions to take: Do the mozzie wipe-out once a week; spray insecticide in dark corners in your home.