Colombo (Daily Mirror) - The tally of dengue cases recorded for 2023 has surpassed the 76,000 mark, according to the Epidemiology Unit. 

As of November 30, a total of 76,086 cases have been reported in 2023, with the highest number being from the Colombo district, which stood at 16,125.

The Western Province has recorded 35,807 cases, the highest province-wise while the month of November has also logged 7,593 Dengue cases.

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