Another 21 cases of dengue recorded
At least 21 dengue patients were hospitalised in different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till 8:00 am today, which is showing an alarming trend of rising dengue cases.
With the 21 new cases, five from outside Dhaka, the total number of dengue patients rose to 885, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Among the patients, 110 are still undergoing treatment, of which eight are outside Dhaka.
A total of 774 patients so far have been released from hospitals and one patient has died so far.
Experts suggested the city corporations take extensive measures immediately to control the Aedes mosquitoes.
Dhaka is at risk of a major dengue outbreak this year compared to the last couple of years, as clear, stagnant water, the breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes, at under-construction buildings is abundant this time around.
The scenario came to light after the DGHS conducted a pre-monsoon survey between March 23 and April 4.
Experts asked authorities concerned to take immediate steps to address the matter.
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