Dengue death toll crosses 400

The death toll from dengue this year has reached 407 as eight new fatalities were recorded in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning.

Besides, 994 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever over the same period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Of the deaths, five were reported in the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), two in the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), and one in Chattogram division.

Among the patients, 238 were admitted to hospitals in Dhaka division, 236 under the DNCC, and 148 under the DSCC.

A total of 78,595 dengue cases have been reported since 1 January.

Last year, 1,705 people lost their lives due to dengue, making it the deadliest year on record.

The DGHS recorded 3,21,179 cases and 3,18,749 recoveries in 2023.