The dengue outbreak continues in the country. Seven more people have died of dengue in the last 24 hours. At the same time, 1,373 new patients have been admitted to hospitals. With this, the number of deaths from dengue this year has increased to 364.
This information was given in a notification issued by the Directorate General of Health Services on Wednesday (October 21).
The notification said that all seven people who died of dengue in the last 24 hours were residents of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) area.
According to the Department of Health, a total of 364 people have died of dengue in the country since January this year. At the same time, the number of patients hospitalized with dengue has reached 116,990.
To prevent the spread of dengue, emphasis is being placed on destroying mosquito breeding grounds, keeping homes and surrounding environments clean, and seeking medical advice promptly if a fever occurs.