4 More Die With Measles Symptoms Across Bangladesh

Four more people have died with measles symptoms across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, while 1,049 new measles and suspected cases were reported during the same period.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) disclosed the figures in its regular measles update on Saturday (November 7).

According to the report, two deaths were recorded in Dhaka Division and two in Sylhet Division during the 24-hour period.

Since March 15, the total number of deaths linked to measles and measles-like symptoms has risen to 1,280, including 105 confirmed measles deaths and 1,175 deaths involving suspected cases, the DGHS said.

The report also showed that 988 people developed measles-like symptoms in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of suspected cases to 237,702.

Meanwhile, 61 new confirmed measles cases were reported during the same period, bringing the cumulative number of confirmed cases to 24,355 since March 15.

During this period, 211,865 people suspected of having measles were admitted to hospitals across the country, while 203,257 patients recovered and were discharged, according to the DGHS.