Sri Lanka, July 6 -- A total of 121 schools with possible mosquito breeding sites have been identified during the past three days of the Special Mosquito Control Week, which is being conducted island-wide, the National Dengue Control Unit said.

Consultant Community Physician at the National Dengue Control Unit, Dr. Anoja Dheerasinghe noted that the special mosquito control program was implemented for three days in high-risk Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions of eight districts.

Accordingly, it is stated that 229 schools were inspected, and mosquito larvae were identified in sites within 29 schools.

Dr. Anoja Dheerasinghe added that since this is a very dangerous situation, school authorities and relevant parties should pay more ...