The authorities Tuesday confirmed this year's first dengue death in Odisha.
The woman, who belonged to Talcher area of state's Angul district, about 170 km from here, died at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar Sunday, an official at the state health control room told IANS.
At least 123 new cases of mosquito-borne dengue have been reported, taking the total infected by the disease in the state this year to 972, he said.
Of the latest cases, the highest of 27 have been reported from the Cuttack district followed by 24 in Angul and 18 in Khordha district, he said.
Dengue cases have been reported so far from 24 of state's 30 districts.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app