Patiala, November 23 - The number of patients suffering from dengue fever is continuously increasing in Patiala district. District Epidemiologist Dr. According to the information received from Sumit Singh, the number of dengue patients has increased to 1008 with the arrival of 16 new cases today. So far 939 patients have been cured. Currently active patients are 60 (urban 32, rural 28). Two patients have died while 4 are under state audit.