Srilanka, July 10 -- The mosquito larval density in the Western Province has increased significantly, making the next two weeks a critical period in terms of dengue transmission, a member of the Expert Committee on Dengue Management, Specialist Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama, has warned.



Speaking during the Derana BIG FOCUS programme, Dr. Wijewickrama said the current dengue outbreak could become more severe than the situation experienced in 2017, based on the rapid spread of the disease.



He further noted that hospitals in the Western Province have exceeded their capacity due to the sharp increase in dengue patients, with some hospitals forced to accommodate two or three patients on a single bed.



Meanwhile, Professor Neelika Malavig...