COLOMBO (News 1st) - The National Dengue Control Unit says dengue cases have increased in seven provinces due to the prevailing rainy weather conditions.Director of the National Dengue Control Unit, Dr. Kapila Kannangara, said dengue cases have risen in the Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Northern, Eastern and Central Provinces.He also noted that mosquito larvae density has increased in around 130 Divisional Secretariat divisions.Due to this, special mosquito eradication programmes will be carried out in 13 districts from the 9th to the 14th of November.Approximately 105,500 dengue cases have been reported across the country so far this year, while the death toll stands at 79.The National Dengue Control Unit has urged the public to destroy potential mosquito breeding sites to prevent the further spread of the disease.
