Where and when have Chikungunya outbreaks occurred in Singapore?

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Where and when have Chikungunya outbreaks occurred in Singapore?

Singapore has experienced sporadic outbreaks since the virus was first reported in 2008. Major incidents include:

- A large outbreak in 2008-2009 with over 1,000 cases, mainly in the Little India area.

- Smaller clusters in subsequent years, often linked to neighborhoods with high mosquito breeding sites.

- Recent alerts focus on residential areas during wet seasons when mosquito activity peaks.

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