COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Health said that due to the rains experienced there is a risk of an increase in Dengue cases across the island.

The Director of the National Dengue Control Unit Dr. Sudath Samaraweera stated that the number of Dengue patients is also increasing and the number of dengue patients reported so far this month is 2,797.

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