GMOA warns of possible rise in dengue cases amid rainy weather
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Tamilmirror, Newswire and Ada Derana report that Sri Lanka has recorded 105,097 dengue cases so far this year, taking the total above 105,000.
Newswire and Hiru News (தமிழ்) report 79 dengue deaths, while Ada Derana and Hiru News (தமிழ்) report that the toll has risen to 81. The reports provide different figures and do not explain the discrepancy.
Ada Derana reports that the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) warned of a possible rise in cases amid rainy weather. Hiru News reports that cases have increased following recent rainfall, while Hiru News (தமிழ்) also links the spread to rain.
Ada Derana (සිංහල) reports that 28 areas across the island are classified as high-risk zones. The reports provide no further detail on specific areas or next steps.
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