Two more dengue deaths take toll to 211
Dengue death toll reaches 211 as 955 new cases reported.
An Aedes mosquito, the primary carrier of the dengue virus. Photo: Collected
Two more people died of dengue and 955 new patients were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00am today (25 September).
With the latest fatalities, the dengue death toll has risen to 211 in the country this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Of the latest deaths, one each was reported in Dhaka South and North City Corporation areas.
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Since January 1 this year, a total of 70,104 dengue patients have been admitted to hospitals across the country, of whom 64,827 have recovered.
