Sri Lanka reports 16 Dengue deaths with cases surpassing 34,000

Colombo, August 11(Daily Mirror) -  The tally of dengue cases recorded for 2024 has topped the 34,000 mark with 16 deaths related to dengue being reported, according to the Epidemiology Unit. 

As of August 11, a total of 34,053 cases have been reported in 2024, with the highest number being from the Colombo district, which stood at 8,201.

The Western Province has recorded 13,822 cases, the highest province-wise while the month of August has also logged 1,308 Dengue cases.

In light of the uptick in cases, health officials urge people to keep their surroundings clean and destroy mosquito breeding places in order to keep dengue at bay.