Colombo, April 10 -- Health authorities have raised concerns over a noticeable increase in the spread of the Chikungunya virus, which is transmitted by mosquitoes and poses a serious threat to public health, according to the Health Promotion Bureau.

Acting Consultant Community Physician Dr. Kumudu Weerakoon stated that the Chikungunya virus was first identified in Tanzania in 1956 and later spread to Sri Lanka in 1960.

In recent days, Chikungunya cases have been on the rise. Dr. Weerakoon revealed that 190 suspected cases have been reported, with 65 confirmed positive.

She added that globally, 115 countries have reported outbreaks of Chikungunya.

Meanwhile, the symptoms of Chikungunya include a fever lasting 2-3 days, discoloration of...