27-yr-old dies of dengue in south of city
The Statesman|September 27, 2023
Death toll rises to 45, unofficially, as govt takes tough measures to control the mosquito menace
27-yr-old dies of dengue in south of city

Dengue claimed yet another life in the city on Tuesday, a day after the government assured a spearheading drive against the vector-borne disease ravaging the state.

With today's report of dengue death around 45 patients died of the disease unofficially so far in the state during the past two-and-a-half months.

According to unofficial sources, around 40,000 people have been infected with the dengue virus in the city and districts.

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