DHAKA, Aug 8, 2023 (BSS) - As many as 13 dengue patients died and 2,742 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till 8 am today. "During the period, 1,002 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city while 1,740 were admitted to different hospitals outside Dhaka," a press release of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. With the new cases, the total number of patients rose to 72,225 the statement said, adding: "Some 62,422 patients were released from different hospitals this year of the total patients." "A total of 9,463 dengue patients are undergoing treatment at different hospitals. Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne illness that occurs in tropical and subtropical areas of the world.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha August 08, 2023 13:20 UTC