The Department of Health today confirmed one more imported case of Dengue fever and urged people to guard against the disease.

The case involves a 53-year-old man with fever, headache, and muscular, joint and eye pain on September 12. He has now recovered.

He had travelled to a Southeast Asian country from September 4 to 8.

There have been 39 dengue cases in 2003, all imported.

The department urged people to be wary of Dengue fever. Their active participation in anti-mosquito efforts is essential to preventing the disease.

People are advised to:

* Put all used cans and bottles into covered dustbins;

* Change water for plants at least once a week, leaving no water in saucers underneath flowerpots;

* Cover tightly all water containers, wells and water storage tanks; and,

* Keep all drains clear.

Travellers should:

* Wear long-sleeved clothes and trousers;

* Use insect repellent over exposed parts of the body; and,

* Use mosquito screens or nets when the room is not air-conditioned.