Six more die with measles symptoms, 1,464 newly infected
Graphics: Agamir Somoy
Six more people died with measles symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours. During the same period, 1,464 people were newly affected by measles or developed symptoms of the disease.
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) disclosed the information in its regular measles report on Wednesday.
According to the report, six children died with measles symptoms in the country in the past 24 hours. However, no one died from confirmed measles infection during this period.
Since March 15 this year, a total of 1,190 people have died with measles symptoms across the country. In addition, 105 people have died from confirmed measles infections.
This means a total of 1,295 people have died from measles and measles-like symptoms during this period, the report said.
