Measles outbreak: Death toll reaches 810 as 5 more die in 24 hours
With the latest update, the number of suspected measles deaths rose to 715, while laboratory-confirmed measles deaths reached 95.
Five more children with symptoms consistent with measles died in the 24 hours to 8am today (24 July), bringing Bangladesh's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles deaths to 810.
With the latest update, the number of suspected measles deaths rose to 715, while laboratory-confirmed measles deaths reached 95.
A total of 950 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24-hour period, raising the nationwide cumulative total to 1,22,150.
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Meanwhile, 187 new laboratory-confirmed cases were recorded, bringing the total number of confirmed infections to 15,194.
Since 15 March, a total of 1,04,717 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised across the country.
Of them, 1,01,056 have recovered, according to data from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
