The Health Bureau (SSM) said in a statement yesterday that the recent two-day “Community Consultation Stations for Preventing Mosquito-borne Infectious Diseases” was held across multiple parts of Macau and reached over 10,000 members of the public.
The statement noted that the event, held by its Dengue Prevention Task Force and supported by numerous organisations, saw activities including the distribution of leaflets with useful information on mosquito prevention, including the removing of standing water and prevention of mosquito bites, as well as the installation of window screens.
Parents and children also engaged in on-site learning, while residents were urged by the task force to remove standing water, eliminate mosquito breeding sources, as well as implement proper measures, among others, the statement said.
The statement warned that Macau is about to enter the peak season of Aedes albopictus activity, with the risk of transmission of dengue fever and chikungunya to significantly increase. Members of the public were reminded to remain vigilant as temperatures rise and with the approach of the Chinese mainland’s five-day Labour Day holiday, noting that the expected increase in tourism numbers may also raise risks.
The statement gave reminders to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, including the prevention of mosquito breeding at home, the prevention of mosquitoes entering indoor spaces and the prevention of mosquito bites while outdoors.
Residents queue at a booth set up for the recent two-day “Community Consultation Stations for Preventing Mosquito-borne Infectious Diseases”. – Photo: Health Bureau (SSM)
