Schools are now being asked to clean their premises as the latest statistics show that the current number of dengue cases stands at over 300.

Interim Education Minister Filipe Bole said that with the increase, children have been noted to be those affected mostly by the disease and added that since children are vulnerable, the responsibility lies with schools to provide a clean and healthy learning environment.

There had been a total of 203 confirmed cases of Dengue in the Western Division as of yesterday afternoon.

Sub Divisional Medical Officer Doctor Tharid Ali had confirmed to Fijivillage that the number of cases had increased over the week but stressed that they are well equipped to handle the cases as they have doctors on standby.

Meanwhile, Dhirendra Prasad, Deputy Mayor Nasinu Town Council had revealed that as of Monday next week they will start spraying at around 2pm at the Muanikoso and Narere areas then later on in the week they will move to Makoi, Nepani, Nadawa, Laucala Beach, Caubati, New Town and Valelevu.