One dengue patient dies, 242 hospitalised in 24hrs
So far, 33 dengue-related deaths have been reported this year.
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One person died of dengue in the country in 24 hours till 8am today (18 July), while 242 new patients were admitted to hospitals during the same period, according to the latest dengue situation report.
The information was disclosed in a press release issued today by the Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
During the 24-hour period, 241 dengue patients have been discharged from hospitals, taking the tally of recoveries this year to 9,067.
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So far, 33 dengue-related deaths have been reported this year.
The total number of dengue cases in the country this year now stands at 10,012.
