Delhi reports first dengue death this year

Delhi on Wednesday reported its first death due to dengue this year. The details were shared after SHO Rajneesh Sharma, who was admitted to a hospital in the national capital passed away. 

The deceased had tested positive for dengue some days ago. 

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October, Delhi reported more than 1,200 cases of dengue, taking the infection tally of the vector-borne disease beyond the 2,000 mark so far this year, according to a civic report issued on Monday. The 1,238 cases, recorded till October 26, is more than half of the total number of cases of dengue logged this year.