Deepika(10), daughter of Babu, a resident of Periya Nagar near Puliyankulam had been suffering from flu for the past 10 days. She was admitted in Coimbatore Government Hospital on October 16. She passed away yesterday (October18) morning. It was reported that the girl was affected by dengue. Following this incident, the corporation workers of that locality were advised to take sanitary measures to prevent the spread of dengue.