Measles: Death toll reaches 803 as 6 more children die
Since 15 March, a total of 1,03,078 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised nationwide, of whom 99,294 have recovered, according to DGHS.
Six more children died from measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8am today (22 July), bringing Bangladesh's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 803, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
With the latest update, the number of suspected measles deaths has risen to 708 while the number of laboratory-confirmed measles deaths has reached 95, according to the daily updates from DGHS.
A total of 904 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24 hours, bringing the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 1,20,352.
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Meanwhile, 133 new confirmed measles cases were recorded, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed infections to 14,841.
Since 15 March, a total of 1,03,078 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised nationwide, of whom 99,294 have recovered, according to DGHS.
