Dengue on the rise: 74 High-Risk Zones identified

Dengue on the rise: 74 High-Risk Zones identified

by Teena Marian 16-06-2022 | 11:15 AM

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Dengue Control Unit of the Ministry of Health noted that 74 divisions have been identified as high-risk areas for dengue.

Among them are Seeduwa, Kundasale, Wattegama, Kuliyapitiya, Wariyapola, Badulla, Passara, Welimada, Pelmadulla and Galigamuwa.

Accordingly, the highest number of dengue patients was reported from the Colombo district with a total of 642 cases.