2 More Children Die, Measles Toll Hits 833
Graphics: Agamir Somoy
Two more children died with measles symptoms across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours. During the same period, 833 children were newly affected by measles or measles-like symptoms.
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) provided the information in its latest measles situation report released on Saturday afternoon.
The figures cover the period from 8 am Friday to 8 am Saturday.
According to the report, two more children died with measles symptoms during the 24-hour period. However, no child died from laboratory-confirmed measles infection.
Since March 15, a total of 638 children have died with measles symptoms nationwide. In addition, 93 children have died after being infected with measles. Altogether, 731 children have died from measles or measles-related symptoms during this period.
Over the past day, 101 children contracted measles, while 732 others were reported with measles-like symptoms. During the same period, 704 children were newly admitted to hospitals, while 675 were discharged.
