Dengue-induced death toll climbs to 44

The death toll from the outbreak of Dengue has reached 44, with the mosquito-borne viral disease spreading to 76 of the 77 districts in the country.

Dengue has so far been confirmed in 33,975 people since it was first reported in early August, according to the Ministry of Health and Population.

Meanwhile, COVID-19 infection has been confirmed in 27 people in the last 24 hours. It was found in a total of 1,546 samples tested.

The number of active cases is 569. The death toll from COVID-19 stands at 12,018 to date.