Dengue on the rise as 22,072 suspected cases reported so far

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Dengue cases are on the rise with at least 22,072 cases reported across the island so far, Epidemiology Unit of Ministry of Health said.

According to the Distribution data issued by the Unit, 1640 persons infected with dengue in June while 1370 cases reported in May alone. In April it was reported as 482 cases from all the districts.

Total of 105, 049 suspected dengue cases were reported in the year of 2019 and 22,072 suspected dengue cases were reported to the Epidemiology Unit from all over the island from January 2020 to up to now. Approximately 28.4 % of dengue cases were reported from the Western province. The highest numbers of dengue cases were reported during the 29th week of 2017.

The Unit said outbreak situation in 2017 warranted extensive and regular removal of possible mosquito breeding sites from the environment, along with strengthened patient education on management of fever which resulted in a relatively low mortality. "It is very important to seek medical attention in the event of fever and to do relevant laboratory investigations at least by day three of the illness."

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