Seven more die with measles symptoms in 24 hours

Seven more children died with measles symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours, while 1,327 people with suspected or confirmed measles were admitted to hospitals during the period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Of the seven deaths, five were reported in Dhaka division, one in Mymensingh and another in Barishal, the DGHS said in its regular measles report released on Wednesday.

Since 15 March, the total number of deaths from confirmed measles and measles-like symptoms has risen to 1,177. Of them, 104 died from confirmed measles, while 1,073 died with measles symptoms, according to the report.

It also said 1,199 people developed measles symptoms in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of suspected cases to 208,570.

Another 128 people were confirmed to have measles during the period, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 22,840.

Since 15 March, a total of 185,390 patients with suspected measles have been admitted to hospitals across the country. Of them, 177,698 have recovered and returned home.