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Dengue Fever in Sri Lanka

04 February 2014

Dengue fever has been reported from Sri Lanka. As of 31 January 2014, 2385 cases have been recorded nationally. The worst affected areas are the municipality of Colombo with 346 cases and Colombo district with 607 cases.

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.