Colombo declared high-risk as special dengue control week announced (opens original article in a new tab)

A special dengue control week will be held in Colombo from June 15 to 21 as the city is declared a high-risk area due to a significant increase in dengue cases, linked to the virus type, low population immunity, and recent heavy rainfall.

• Special dengue control week runs June 15-21 in Colombo District
• Colombo is designated high-risk with 25.8% of islandwide cases reported there
• Dengue surge attributed to virus nature, low immunity, and heavy rainfall