Sri Lanka, Oct. 27 -- A resurgence in the spread of dengue occurred with the rains, the Government Medical Officers' Association stated.

The National Dengue Control Unit mentioned that 28 high-risk Medical Officer of Health divisions were identified across the island.

Furthermore, the total number of dengue cases reported so far this year stands at 105,097.

The number of reported deaths stands at 79, the National Dengue Control Unit further mentioned.

However, a systematic program is necessary to prevent the spread of dengue, Government Medical Officers' Association Assistant Secretary Doctor Chamil Wijesinghe stated while joining a media briefing held in Colombo yesterday.

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