Dengue death toll crosses 500-mark
Staff Correspondent
The death toll from dengue this year has surpassed the 500 mark in Bangladesh as seven new fatalities were recorded in the last 24 hours till Tuesday morning, taking the toll to 504.
Besides, 629 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever over the same period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Of the deaths, two each were reported in the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), and Khulna division, while one in Barishal division.
Among the patients, 133 were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka division, 113 under the DNCC, and 111 under the DSCC.
A total of 93,685 dengue cases have been reported since 1 January.
Last year, 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record.
The DGHS recorded 3,21,179 cases and 3,18,749 recoveries in 2023.
