COLOMBO (News 1st) – The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has risen to 42,232.Director of the National Dengue Control Unit, Dr. Kapila Kannangara, said that approximately 650 new dengue cases continue to be reported daily.He noted that the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, Galle, Matara, and Ratnapura have been identified as the areas most affected by the spread of dengue.Dr. Kannangara stated that the increasing population of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, the primary vector responsible for transmitting dengue, has contributed significantly to the rise in cases.He further explained that the circulation of Dengue Virus Serotype 2, which had not been prevalent in recent years, has also played a role in the increase in Dengue cases.Meanwhile, the nationwide dengue control programme is continuing for a third consecutive day.The National Dengue Control Unit said that priority is being given to mosquito control and the elimination of potential breeding sites in public places.
