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Specifically, chikungunya is spreading rapidly in the Matara district. Although this disease was previously reported in areas such as Narahenpita and parts of Colombo, it was brought under control. However, in the past few months, the disease has been spreading in the Matara district. Controlling the disease in this situation is extremely important. The primary vector of chikungunya is a mosquito species similar to the dengue mosquito.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The chikungunya disease is spreading rapidly in the Matara district, the Health Entomology Officers\u2019 Association has warned. President of the association Nijith Sumanasena noted that the outbreak has occurred alongside the high-risk dengue situation. 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