(BSS)- A total of 17 dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the past 24 hours till this

morning.

"During the period, 10 patients were hospitalised in Barishal division, one in Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and six in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC)," said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The total number of cases rose to 3,767 while 23 deaths from the mosquito-borne disease were reported this year.

During the 24-hour, 17 patients were released from different hospitals across the country after receiving treatment.

Last year, the total number of cases rose to 1,01,214 while 575 deaths from dengue disease were reported, the statement added.