The epidemiology department said that the number of dengue deaths reported so far in 2023 has risen to 50 and the number of cases has crossed the 84,000 mark.
According to them, as of December 22, 2023, a total of 84,038 cases have been reported, with the highest number of cases from Colombo district, which is 17,803.
Western Province reported the highest number of cases at 38,673, which is the highest number of cases by province, with 7,550 dengue cases reported in December.
Commenting on the current situation, the Director of the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) Dr. Nalin Ariyaratne said that the situation has reached a stage where an average of 250 cases are reported per day.