4 more die of dengue, 568 hospitalised in 24hrs: DGHS
The recent fatalities occurred in the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning (31 August), raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 122 this year.
The recent fatalities occurred in the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
As per the regular data of DGHS, new cases were reported as follows: 110 in Barishal Division (out of CC), 93 in Chattogram Division (out of CC), 39 in Rajshahi (out of CC), 42 in Khulna Division (out of CC), 16 in Mymensingh (out of CC), 114 in Dhaka Division (out of CC).
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Dhaka North City Corporation reported 67, while DSCC reported 82, and three in the Sylhet division (out of CC).
During the period, 568 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, bringing the total number of cases to 31,476 this year.
Currently, 1,486 patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country.
Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 575 people.
