The reported number of Dengue cases in the Western Division continues to rise with a total of 132 cases reported.

General Manager for the Lautoka Hospital, Dr Tharid Ali said the largest number of reported cases is from the Lautoka area with around seventy cases, whereas the second highest number reported is from the Sigatoka area with thirty cases.

Dr Ali said he expects the number to rise further within the next couple of days, as yesterday alone saw six more people admitted to the Lautoka Hospital for treatment.