Dhaka, Feb. 24 -- Ten new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Monday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,502 this year.

According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), new cases were reported as follows: one in Dhaka South City Corporation, two in Dhaka Division (Out of CC), four in Chattogram Division (Out of CC), two in Barishal Division (Out of CC) and one in Rajshahi Division (Out of CC).

8 more dengue cases reported in 24hrs

The number of deaths remained at 13, with no new fatalities reported during this period, the DGHS added.

Currently, 70 dengue patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country.

Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 575 people.

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