According to the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health, by August this year 234,078 dengue cases and 47 dengue deaths were reported. Last year 58 dengue deaths were reported. The sources said 47 dengue deaths is alarming since the number was reported in six months. Therefore, the public should take steps to destroy mosquito breeding sites regularly. They should at least use 30 minutes per week in this regard.
