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As of May 31, 18,760 dengue cases were reported, the highest number of cases reported in the district of Colombo with 4,066 cases, followed by Gampaha on the outskirts of Colombo with 2,480 cases and Jaffna in the north of the country with 1,887 cases.
Medical experts urged people to see a doctor immediately if they suffer from high fever, uncontrolled vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness and reduced urinary function.
"All patients with fever need rest and should refrain from going to work or to school," said epidemiologists.
"DHF can be fatal," epidemiologists added.
Last year, more than 50 people died and more than 48,000 were affected by dengue fever in Sri Lanka. The National Dengue Fighting Unit has launched several programs to eradicate mosquito breeding areas in several districts of the country.
https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/south-asia/28-people-dead-over-18000-affected-by-dengue-in-sri-lanka
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