One dengue patient died while 11 patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country till Saturday (Jan 21) morning, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

In the 24 hours, 9 new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka, said the DGHS release.

However, 2 dengue patients were admitted outside the capital.

According to DGHS, this year till today 225 patients are undergoing treatment in different hospitals in Dhaka while 242 other patients are being treated in hospitals outside Dhaka. 

Besides, this year a total 6 died from the mosquito-borne viral disease in Bangladesh till today.

Last year, a total 281 died from the mosquito-borne viral disease in Bangladesh.

However, 28,429 patients were admitted to different hospitals with dengue while 28,265 patients recovered in last year. 

A total of 105 died from the mosquito-borne disease during that time.

BDST: 1701 HRS, JAN 21, 2023
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