Measles: Death toll at 1,096 as 9 more children die
Since 15 March, a total of 1,66,310 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised across the country.
Nine more children died from measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8am today (27 September), bringing Bangladesh's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 1,096.
The latest update pushed the number of suspected measles deaths up to 995 while the number of laboratory-confirmed measles deaths reached 101, according to the daily update from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
A total of 1,228 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24-hour period, bringing the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 1,88,041.
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Meanwhile, 113 new confirmed measles cases were recorded, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed infections to 21,212.
Since 15 March, a total of 1,66,310 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised across the country, of whom 1,59,519 have recovered, according to DGHS.
