Dengue cases for 2024 cross 32,000



Colombo, July 28 (Daily Mirror) - The tally of dengue cases recorded for 2024 has topped the 32,000 mark, according to the Epidemiology Unit. 

As of July 27, a total of 32,183 cases have been reported in 2024, with the highest number being from the Colombo district, which stood at 7,585.

The Western Province has recorded 12,786 cases, the highest province-wise while the month of July has also logged 3,944 Dengue cases.

Meanwhile, 2024 has so far reported 12 deaths related to dengue. 

Health officials urge people to keep their surroundings clean and destroy mosquito breeding places in order to keep dengue at bay.



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