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7 More Die From Measles and Symptoms, 1,295 Affected
Seven more people have died from confirmed measles and measles-like symptoms across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, while 1,295 people have newly developed symptoms of the disease.
The latest deaths bring the total number of deaths from confirmed measles and suspected measles-related illness this year to 1,240. Of them, 105 deaths were attributed to confirmed measles, while 1,135 were among patients who had measles-like symptoms.
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) disclosed the figures in its regular measles report on Tuesday.
According to the report, one child died of confirmed measles in the past 24 hours, while the other six deaths involved patients with measles-like symptoms.
Of the deceased, one was from Dhaka Division, two from Chattogram Division, one from Barishal Division and two from Khulna Division.