Measles outbreak: 10 more deaths, 1,268 suspected cases in 24hrs

Bangladesh recorded 1,268 new suspected measles cases and six more deaths in the past 24 hours, the country's health authorities said on Sunday. 

According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) health bulletin, 150 cases of measles were confirmed between 8am Saturday and 8am Sunday, with four confirmed deaths during the same period.

The DGHS said that since 15 March, the total number of confirmed measles cases has stood at 2,639, while suspected cases have reached 15,653.

During the same period, 28 people died from confirmed measles, while 151 deaths were reported among suspected cases.

Besides, a total of 7,656 patients have recovered so far, the DGHS said.

The measles situation in Bangladesh has worsened amid a surge in suspected and confirmed cases, as well as fatalities.