Kathmandu, Dec. 11 -- As many as 96 people tested positive for dengue virus in the past one week, which has spread in 76 out of the total 77 districts across the country.

According to the data of the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division, Gandaki province reported the highest number of infections-72 cases in the past week.

So far, six people died and 8,262 others have been infected with the dengue virus since January, which has declined significantly compared to previous years.

In 2024, 15 people died, and 41,865 others were infected as the virus spread to 76 districts. Likewise, in 2023, a total of 88 people died and more than 54,000 were infected. At the time, hospitals in Kathmandu Valley were overwhelmed with dengue patients, a...