Dengue claims 8 more lives, 1,860 hospitalised in 24 hrs
With the latest fatalities, the dengue death toll has risen to 289 in the country this year.
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Eight more people died of dengue, and 1,860 new patients were hospitalised across the country in 24 hours until 8:00am today (7 October).
With the latest fatalities, the dengue death toll has risen to 289 in the country this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Among the deaths, two each were reported in Dhaka South City Corporation, Khulna and Rajshahi divisions, while one each in Sylhet and Barishal divisions, it said.
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Currently, 5,775 dengue patients are undergoing treatment at different hospitals across the country.
Since January 1 this year, a total of 92,216 dengue patients have been admitted to hospitals across the country. Of them, 86,152 have recovered.
