The National Dengue Control Unit states that the number of dengue-related deaths reported in Sri Lanka has risen to 61.According to a report issued by the unit, the number of dengue cases reported so far this year has increased to 80,905.A total of 25,530 dengue cases have been reported in July up to yesterday (24).So far this year, 17,135 cases have been reported from the Gampaha District, 16,140 from the Colombo District and 5,574 from the Matara District.

Meanwhile, 42,835 dengue cases have been reported from the Western Province, 12,260 from the Southern Province and 6,924 from the Central Province, according to the National Dengue Control Unit.