Number of patients with monsoon-related diseases rise

Mumbai, Jun 19 (UNI) The number of patients admitted to various civic-run hospitals in the city during last 24 hours has risen to 205, with majority of them being treated for fever.

According to civic officials, 132 patients have been admitted for fever, 42 for gastroenteritis, three for dengue and 28 for malaria.

Meanwhile, three persons had died due to dengue and two from malaria since the onset of monsoon early this month.

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