Nine deaths push dengue toll to 409

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Nine people died from dengue across the country in the 24 hours up to 8:00 am on Wednesday, 28 October, taking the total number of deaths this year to 409.

According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), 1,982 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country between 8:00 am on Tuesday and 8:00 am on Wednesday.

Among the newly admitted patients, 816 were from Dhaka division, 313 from Chittagong division, 217 from Rajshahi division, 214 from Khulna division and 194 from Barisal division. Another 116 patients were admitted from Rangpur division, 84 from Mymensingh division and 28 from Sylhet division.

Since the beginning of the year, a total of 130,219 dengue patients have been admitted to hospitals nationwide. Of them, 123,605 patients have been discharged from hospitals, while 6,205 dengue patients are currently receiving treatment in hospitals.

Source: Dhaka Tribune

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