COLOMBO, Jun 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – The number of people infected with dengue fever has risen to 8,139 in Sri Lanka, so far this year, with the capital, Colombo, having the highest tally, local media reported yesterday.
National Dengue Control Unit Director, Dr. Aruna Jayasekara, was quoted by the local Sunday Morning newspaper as saying that, most recently, 305 confirmed dengue cases were reported and 88 of them in Colombo.
Jayasekara asked the public to remain vigilant and take precautionary measures, to help curb the spread of the dengue virus, adding that, the high risk areas were being closely monitored, and special work teams had been deployed there.
According to data, Apr saw the highest number of dengue cases, with 1,860 infections.
Medical experts urged the public to seek immediate medical service, if they suffer high fever, uncontrolled vomiting, abdominal pain, or dizziness, among other symptoms of the dengue fever.– NNN-XINHUA
