The total number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has risen to 90,306, according to the latest data released by the National Dengue Control Unit.
A total of 65 dengue-related deaths have been reported across the country, with the case fatality rate standing at 0.07%.
The highest number of dengue cases recorded in a single month this year was reported in July, with 29,973 cases.
Meanwhile, 4,959 dengue cases have been identified during the first 10 days of August alone.
The Western Province accounts for 52.96% of all reported cases, with 47,824 patients. A further 13,361 cases have been reported from the Southern Province, while 8,027 cases have been recorded in the Central Province.
At district level, Gampaha has been the worst affected, with 19,204 cases reported.
Meanwhile, 17,955 cases have been reported from Colombo, 6,413 from Kandy, 5,971 from Matara, and 5,871 from Kalutara.
