Two more die of dengue in 24 hours
December 10, 2024 00:00:00
Two more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours until Monday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 531 this year, reports UNB.
Among the recent fatalities, one took place in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), while another one occurred in Dhaka Division (outside the city corporations).
During the period, 478 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Of them, 104 dengue patients were admitted in hospital under DNCC while 88 were hospitalised in Dhaka South City Corporation.
As of now, 2,113 patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country.
A total of 96,706 dengue cases have been reported. since January 01, 2024.
Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 1,705 people, making it the deadliest year on record.