Dhaka, May 30 -- Twenty one more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Friday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 4,323 this year.

According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), new cases were reported as follows: 10 in Barishal Division (Out of CC), three in Chattogram Division (Out of CC), three in Dhaka North City Corporation and five in Dhaka South City Corporation.

The number of deaths remained at 23, with no new fatalities reported during this period, the DGHS added.

Dengue: 62 more dengue cases reported in 24hrs

Currently, 331 dengue patients are receiving treatment in hospitals across the country.

Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 575 people.

According to the DGHS, ther...