Viral strain change triggers dengue rise

A change in the viral strain serves as the primary cause for the recent increase in dengue infections, according to Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe.

He notes that these situations typically follow a four-year cyclical pattern, representing a natural trend.

The Deputy Minister shared these insights amid a notable surge in dengue cases within the current society.

He emphasises that to control the prevailing situation, the public must fulfil their responsibilities by ensuring their surroundings remain clean.

It has come to light that dengue mosquitoes are breeding more in clean water accumulated inside houses and buildings rather than in standard drains or canals.

A special operation took place recently, centring on the Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte area to suppress the spread of the disease, during which officials inspected approximately 3,500 houses located in identified high-risk zones.

This continuous initiative has enabled authorities to control the spread of dengue to a certain extent within the Kotte area.