Cumilla, Aug. 24 -- At least 18 new patients were admitted with dengue to Cumilla Medical College Hospital and other hospitals here in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning.

Dr Mujibur Rahman, district civil surgeon, said 961 dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals till Saturday morning and only 60 of them are undergoing treatment while the rest went home after recovery.

All the patients were affected by dengue fever while staying in the capital, Dr Mujibur added.

He said a special ward has been opened at Cumilla Medical College Hospital for the treatment of dengue-infected patients.

At least 1,446 new patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till Friday morning across the country, according to Health Emergency Operation ...