July 19, 2023
DHAKA – Thirteen dengue patients died at different hospitals across the country during 24 hours till this morning, which is the record number of deaths in a single day due to the disease this year.
With this, the total number of deaths in dengue rose to 127 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
At least 1,533 dengue patients were hospitalised during the 24 hours till morning. Some 5,569 dengue patients are still undergoing treatment while a total of 18,304 have been released from hospitals.
Total number of deaths in dengue was 281 last year while the total number of cases was 62,382, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).