Increased Influenza patients in Ratnapura – Sri Lanka
Sabaragamuwa Provincial Health Services Director Dr. Kapila Kannangara states that 14 patients have died due to influenza since April.
He also pointed out that the number of cases of influenza in the Ratnapura district has increased and the number of cases of influenza in the Kalawana area has increased rapidly in the last few days.
Health officials say the virus, which is currently spreading, has been identified as the influenza “A” virus.