SINGAPORE, April 21 (Xinhua) -- Singapore recorded 410 dengue cases in the first quarter of 2026, down 29.2 percent from the previous quarter, official data showed Tuesday.
According to the National Environment Agency, one fatality was reported during the quarter. The country's cumulative cases for the first 15 weeks of 2026 reached 501.
Cluster activity has also declined significantly. A total of 24 active dengue clusters were identified in the first quarter of 2026, about 56 percent fewer than in the third quarter of last year.
Virologically, Dengue Virus Serotype 2 (Den-2) remains the dominant strain, accounting for 48 percent of cases. However, Den-3 has surged sharply, rising from 19.1 percent in January to 40 percent in March, signaling a potential shift in infection patterns.
Overall, Singapore reported over 4,000 dengue cases in 2025, a steep 70 percent decline from 2024. No active Zika or Chikungunya clusters have been detected. ■
