About Mosquito Risk Index Level and the Actions to be taken
| Mosquito Risk Index Level | Action to be taken |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | - Regularly monitor hygienic conditions to prevent mosquito breeding. - Conduct weekly inspections to identify and eliminate breeding sites. - Public advised to check and eliminate breeding places within their premises weekly. |
| Level 2 | |
| Level 3 | - Monitor the forecasted MRI of the following 3 days to observe any rise in the Mosquito Risk index (MRI). - Conduct special operations to eliminate breeding sites in addition to regular weekly programs. - Consider employing private pest control contractors and using larvicides or adulticides as feasible control measures. |
| Level 4 | - Continue monitoring the mosquito data to observe any further increase in the Mosquito Risk index (MRI), if increase happens for at least 3 consecutive days, immediate actions should be taken. - Conduct special operations to eliminate breeding sites in addition to regular weekly programs. - Consider employing private pest control contractors and using larvicides or adulticides as feasible control measures. |
| Level 5 | - Immediate action required. - Intensify larviciding and adulticiding operations in affected areas. - Conduct public awareness campaigns to educate people on mosquito control measures. - Collaborate with relevant authorities for emergency response. |
| Level 6 | |
| Level 7 | - Immediate and aggressive action required. - Intensify larviciding and adulticiding operations in affected and surrounding areas. - Enforce strict public measures to eliminate breeding sites. - Seek assistance from health agencies for disease surveillance. |
| Level 8 |