Dengue deaths top 75 this year | Daily News

Dengue deaths top 75 this year

A total of 78 dengue deaths have been reported from all parts of the country this year. The total number of dengue cases reported from all parts of the country during this year is 49,930, Epidemiology Unit sources said.

According to the sources, the highest number of dengue patients - 15,303 was reported from the Colombo district.

Gampaha district recorded the second highest number of dengue patients, 6,202 while Kandy district recorded the third highest number of dengue patients, 3,869.

Meanwhile, the Health Ministry will implement a two day intensive dengue control programme in school premises today and tomorrow.

School premises will be inspected and fogging will be done to destroy mosquito density. Special attention will be paid to schools in Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Galle and Kalmunai.


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