Sri Lanka witnesses rise in dengue cases with over 10,000 reported in December
Time:2024-05-21 12:46:35 Source:opinionsViews(143)
COLOMBO, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- Sri Lanka is witnessing a surge in dengue cases with over 10,000 cases reported in December alone, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) said in its latest update on Friday.
The NDCU said 10,590 cases were reported in December, an increase from 7,995 cases reported in November.
In October 4,010 cases were reported, and in September the figure was 2,605, according to the NDCU.
The total dengue cases stood at 87,078 so far this year with 55 fatalities having been reported, said the NDCU.
The highest number, accounting for 21.1 percent of the total cases, has been reported in the Colombo district.
The Sri Lankan health authorities have warned of the outbreak of the disease during the rainy season.
You may also like
- Devout Christian doctor, 68, who punched dementia
- McDonald's praised for innovative ad that smells exactly like classic item on their menu
- Giant screen falls on stage during concert by Hong Kong boy band Mirror, two performers injured
- From House Sparrows to Blue Tits: The stunning birds spotted the most often in UK gardens
- Everybody may love Raymond, but Ray Romano loves Peter Boyle
- Callaghan Innovation wants to cut staff, focus on money
- I used ChatGPT to go on hundreds of Tinder dates
- California is poised for major earthquake THIS YEAR
- Travis Kelce downs whiskey shot on slice of bread at Kelce Jam without Taylor Swift