The country reported 13 fresh dengue cases in the last 24 hours till Monday morning (Jan 16), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

In the 24 hours, nine new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka, said the DGHS release.

However, four dengue patients were admitted outside the capital.

According to DGHS, this year till today 47 patients are undergoing treatment in different hospitals in Dhaka while 65 other patients are being treated in hospitals outside Dhaka. 

Besides, this year a total 3 died from the mosquito-borne viral disease in Bangladesh till today.

Last year, a total 281 died from the mosquito-borne viral disease in Bangladesh.

However, 28,429 patients were admitted to different hospitals with dengue while 28,265 patients recovered in last year. 

A total of 105 died from the mosquito-borne disease during that time.

BDST: 1707 HRS, JAN 16, 2023
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