Measles outbreak: Death toll tops 900 as 8 more die
The total number of suspected measles deaths has reached 803, while confirmed deaths from measles have remained at 99.
Eight children with symptoms consistent with measles died in the 24 hours to 8am today (15 August), bringing the country's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 902 this year.
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has classified all eight latest fatalities as suspected measles deaths.
With this, the total number of suspected measles deaths has reached 803, while confirmed deaths from measles have remained the same at 99.
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A total of 728 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24-hour period, bringing the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 1,41,776
Meanwhile, 70 new confirmed measles cases were recorded, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed infections to 17,800.
Since 15 March this year, a total of 1,23,494 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised across the country, of whom 1,19,089 have recovered, according to DGHS data.
