Dengue claims one life, 406 new cases recorded

The country reported one more death from dengue in the 24 hours until Wednesday morning, taking this year's death toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 52, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), reports UNB.

During the period, 406 new dengue patients were hospitalised across the country, raising the total number of infections to 13,594 since January. Among the new cases, 36 were recorded under Dhaka North City Corporation and 53 under DSCC.

Outside the capital, 98 cases in Barishal Division, 78 in Chattogram Division, 64 in Dhaka Division (excluding city areas), 35 in Khulna Division, 31 in Rajshahi Division, five in Rangpur Division, four in Mymensingh Division and two in Sylhet Division.