233 dengue patients admitted to hospitals in 24 hours: DGHS

A total of 233 fresh dengue cases were reported across the country in the last 24 hours. Of them 213 were admitted in Dhaka and 20 out of the capital, a release of the Health Crisis Management and Control Room of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said here today.

A total of 1,150 dengue patients are undergoing treatment at different hospitals and clinics across the country.

Among them, 1,004 patients are taking treatment in Dhaka division and 146 are hospitalised outside the capital, the release added.

A total of 10,099 patients have been admitted to different hospitals across the country since January this year. Of them, 8,895 patients have returned home after recovery, DGHS said.

Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has confirmed 42 deaths due to dengue, said the DGHS.

Source: BSS