Two more die with measles symptoms, 1,225 new suspected cases reported
Graphics: Agamir Somoy
Two more people have died from measles and measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh in the past 24 hours. With these deaths, the total number of deaths from measles and its symptoms since March 15 has risen to 1,282. Meanwhile, 1,225 new suspected measles cases have been reported during the same period.
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) disclosed the information in its regular press release on Sunday.
According to the DGHS, one person died from measles-like symptoms in each of the Dhaka and Mymensingh divisions in the past 24 hours.
Overall, the death toll from measles and measles-like symptoms since March 15 has risen to 1,257. Of the total deaths, 105 were confirmed measles deaths, while 1,177 people died with measles-like symptoms.
Meanwhile, 1,138 people developed measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours. Including them, the total number of suspected measles cases has reached 238,840.
In addition, 87 new confirmed measles cases were reported in the past 24 hours. The total number of confirmed measles cases since March 15 has reached 24,442, according to the press release.
