The country reported 12 fresh dengue cases in the last 24 hours till Tuesday morning (Jan 17), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

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

However, seven dengue patients were admitted outside the capital.

According to DGHS, this year till today 43 patients are undergoing treatment in different hospitals in Dhaka while 50 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: 1952 HRS, JAN 17, 2023
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