Dengue claims one in Chitwan

CHITWAN: Dengue has claimed a life in Ratnanagar of Chitwan.

The identity of the deceased, who appeared to be in his mid-20’s, is yet to be established.

He died while undergoing treatment at Old Medical College in Bharatpur.

Hospital’s physician Dr Alok Pradhan said that the man, who was diagnosed with dengue, died in the course of the treatment.

He had been residing in Kathmandu for higher study. He was admitted to the hospital after a high fever.

Dengue infection has been so far confirmed among 429 people from 2,877 sample tests in the district. RSS