Dengue death toll rises to 331 as 10 die in a day

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Bangladesh recorded 10 dengue deaths and 1,943 hospitalisations in the 24 hours until 8:00 AM on Thursday, marking the second time this year that the daily death toll has reached this level, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Four deaths were reported in Dhaka South City Corporation, three in Dhaka North City Corporation, two in Chattogram division and one elsewhere in Dhaka division.

The latest fatalities brought the nationwide death toll to 331, while total infections rose to 107,259. Currently, 5,897 dengue patients are receiving treatment at hospitals across the country.

Bangladesh also recorded 10 dengue deaths in a single day on October 6.