70 more dengue cases reported in 24hrs

70 more dengue patients were hospitalized across the country in the 24 hours till Tuesday morning.

With the new cases, the total number of the patients rose to 4,120.

As no death was reported during the period, the number of total fatalities remained at 23.

"During the period, 36 patients were hospitalised in Barishal division, 10 in Chattogram, four in Dhaka division, six in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), 13 in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) and one in Sylhet division," said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 575 people.

According to the DGHS, there were 101,214 dengue cases and 100,040 recoveries in 2024.

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