SriLanka, Oct. 20 -- A total of 79 dengue-related deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka so far this year.

According to data from the National Dengue Control Unit, the total number of dengue cases reported to date this year stands at 103,565.

Of the total cases, 54,046, accounting for 52.19%, have been reported from the Western Province.

At district level, Gampaha has recorded the highest number of cases, with 21,828 infections reported so far.

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