As per the statistics of the Epidemiology Unit a total of 38,034 suspected dengue cases were reported to the Epidemiology Unit from all over the island from January 2022 to up to now.
According to the sources of the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in Colombo, the number of children who are currently receiving treatment for dengue virus has also increased.
Dengue has a seasonal transmission in Sri Lanka, with two peaks occurring with the monsoon rains in June-July and October-December respectively. The majority of cases occur during June-July, the summer monsoon.
At present almost all districts in the country are reporting cases. Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara districts in the western province have recorded the highest case rate.
