Seven more children die with measles symptoms

Seven more children died with measles symptoms in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours. The total number of deaths from measles and measles-like symptoms has now reached 1,214. In addition, 1,135 children across the country developed measles or measles-like symptoms during the past 24 hours.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) disclosed the information in a press release issued by its control room on Friday.

According to the press release, 1,110 patients with measles-like symptoms were identified in the past 24 hours. The total number of patients with measles-like symptoms from March 15 to October 23 reached 218,870.

During the same period, 25 confirmed measles cases were reported in the past 24 hours. The total number of confirmed measles cases from March 15 to October 23 stood at 23,273. A total of 194,633 patients with measles-like symptoms were admitted to hospitals between March 15 and October 23.

During the same period, 186,798 patients recovered and were discharged from hospitals.