Seventy-one students of the University of Colombo have contracted dengue fever, with five currently receiving hospital treatment.

Vice Chancellor Professor Indika Karunathilake stated that lectures of several faculties will be conducted online and through hybrid methods for one week due to the situation.

He said most cases were reported from the Faculty of Arts and that measures have been taken to control the spread of dengue.

The Vice Chancellor clarified that the university has not been closed and academic activities will continue.