The number of dengue cases reported so far this year has increased to 81,511, according to a statement issued by the National Dengue Control Unit. The report also states that the number of dengue deaths reported so far this year has increased to 61.
26,136 dengue cases have been reported so far in July, which is the highest number of cases reported in a month of the year. The highest number of dengue cases has been reported from the Western Province during the past period, with 43,132. The National Dengue Control Unit also states that there are currently 175 high-risk zones across the island.