Mosquito breed carrying Japanese Encephalitis in Colombo

Saturday, 19 November 2016 - 18:34

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Health authorities noted that there is a high risk of a mosquito breed carrying Japanese Encephalitis spreading through Colombo city and suburbs.

Speaking to our news team, Chief Health officer of the Colombo Municipal Council specialist Dr. Ruwan Wijemuni stated that the mosquito breed is generally active between 6 PM and 10 PM.

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