Dengue fever: 2 dead, 568 hospitalised in 24hrs

Two dengue patients died while 568 others were hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till 8:00 am today (October 2, 2022).

With the new deaths, the total number of dengue deaths rose to 58, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Among the death cases, 27 are in Dhaka, 19 are from Cox's Bazar, six from Chattogram and five from Barishal, according to the data of the DGHS.

With the new cases, the total number of dengue cases rose to 17,295 of which 3,555 from outside Dhaka.

A total of 2,210 dengue patients are still undergoing treatment of which 550 from outside Dhaka.

A total of 15,027 patients have been released from hospitals, 3,555 from outside Dhaka this year so far.