DHAKA, June 20, 2023 (BSS) - As many as 334 dengue patients were admitted
to different hospitals in the country during the past 24 hours till 8 am
today.

"During the period, a total of 273 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka
city while 61 were admitted to the different hospitals outside it," a press
release of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said.

"A total of 36 deaths from dengue disease were reported this year while 269
dengue patients died last year," the daily statement of the DGHS said.

With the new cases, the total number of patients rose to 5,564 the statement
said, adding: "Some 4,290 patients were released from different hospitals
this year among the total patients."

Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has recently issued
comprehensive instructions on prevention of dengue infection as the mosquito-
borne tropical disease has increased sharply this year.

According to the DGHS data, dengue infection has increased five times since
January 1 to May 31, 2023.
 
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne illness that occurs in tropical and
subtropical areas of the world. Outbreaks of the disease are usually
seasonal, peaking during and after the rainy season.