Sri Lanka, July 7 -- The next four weeks remain critical regarding the dengue epidemic based on current reports. Minister of Health Dr Nalinda Jayatissa stated this while participating in a programme held in Colombo today (06).

A decision was made to introduce the vaccine produced for the dengue virus to the country.

The number of dengue patients reported so far this year stands at 61,060, and 39 individuals have lost their lives by now.

Only within the first 5 days of this month, 5,663 patients were reported. Acting Director of the National Dengue Control Unit, Kapila Kannangara, stated this.

Five children below the age of 5 years are also among the dead.

Meanwhile, the special dengue control operation implemented throughout the wee...