Dengue: Death toll rises to 368 as four more die
Another 1,512 patients were hospitalised in 24 hours, taking this year’s total cases to 118,502.
Four more people died of dengue in the 24 hours to 8am today (22 October), taking this year's death toll to 368, while 1,512 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country.
According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), one patient each died in Dhaka South City Corporation and Dhaka North City Corporation, while two deaths were reported in Mymensingh division.
September recorded 148 dengue deaths, the highest monthly toll so far this year.
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Dengue claimed five lives from January to May, followed by 13 deaths in June, 36 in July and 43 in August.
Meanwhile, 1,455 patients recovered and were discharged from hospitals during the 24-hour period, bringing the total number of recoveries this year to 112,111.
The cumulative number of dengue cases reported across the country has reached 118,502, according to the DGHS.
