Health | Fourth case of dengue fever in Macau

The Health Bureau (SSM) confirmed Macau’s fourth case of locally infected dengue fever. The patient is a 27-year-old man who lives at Rua da Praia do Manduco, the same street where the previous three cases of dengue fever were confirmed.

On August 6, the patient developed fever, fatigue, muscle and joint pain and subsequently went to Kiang Wu Hospital to receive medical attention. His fever persisted for three days after visiting the hospital, and he was diagnosed with dengue fever on August 10. The patient is currently in a stable condition.

The SSM and Municipal Affairs Bureau (IACM) held a press conference earlier this month to alert citizens on the spread of dengue and educate the public on preventive measures.

SSM and IACM have jointly carried out measures to chemically eliminate mosquitoes in Macau’s parks and public areas.

In Hong Kong, the Center for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health confirmed one local case and two imported cases in the month of August, as well as an additional case under investigation. The CHP reported that the patients in the two imported cases had been to Vietnam and the Philippines.

Both the Macau and Hong Kong governments have urged the public to maintain strict environmental hygiene, mosquito control and personal protective measures both locally and during travel abroad.

Preventative measures include properly disposing of waste such as soft drink cans, empty bottles and boxes to prevent accumulation of water, as well as changing the water of flowers and plants at least weekly so that the water will not become stagnant.