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Dengue Fever in Sri Lanka (Update)

24 April 2012

The number of suspected dengue fever cases has continued to rise since the beginning of 2012. To date, 10 042 suspected cases and 42 related deaths have been recorded. More than half of the reported cases were located in Western province. The worst affected district is Colombo which recorded a total of 2478 cases and 17 deaths in the first quarter of 2012.

Advice for Travellers

Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.