Sri Lanka, June 17 -- National Dengue Control Programme (NDCP) Director, Dr. Anura Jayasekara stated that patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 or COVID-19 and the dengue virus can showcase the same symptoms.

He advised that patients must not take unnecessary risks and must consult a doctor at the first opportunity that the symptoms are presented.

Dr. Jayasekara pointed out that while there is a low number of dengue patients reported throughout the year, the spread of the disease is likely to increase in the next few weeks.

He added that dengue treatment centres have been set up at every hospital and that the public must take action to keep the home and the surroundings clean during the period when the travel restrictions are imposed.

He ...