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Sri Lanka’s dengue cases reach 107,829 this year; death toll rises to 81
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Sri Lanka’s dengue cases reach 107,829 this year; death toll rises to 81
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A total of 107,829 dengue cases have been reported across the country so far this year, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) stated.

According to the Unit, the highest number of cases has been reported from the Gampaha District, with 22,502 cases recorded so far this year.

The Colombo District has recorded the second-highest number, with 20,799 cases, followed by the Kandy District, where 8,803 cases have been reported.

Meanwhile, July recorded the highest number of dengue cases so far this year, with a total of 29,964 cases reported during the month.

The NDCU further stated that 1,577 dengue cases had been reported during the first few days of November alone.

A total of 81 deaths have also been reported due to dengue so far this year, the Unit added.

Meanwhile, in view of the prevailing rainy weather conditions, the National Dengue Control Unit has declared a special Dengue Prevention Week.

Accordingly, the special programme will be implemented from today (09) until November 14, the Unit further stated.

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