Four more people died with measles symptoms across Bangladesh in the 24 hours to 8am Friday, taking the total number of deaths since 15 March to 702, according to the Directorate General of Health Services. No deaths from confirmed measles were recorded during the latest reporting period.
The health directorate disclosed the figures in its regular measles report published on Friday. The report covered the period from 8am Thursday to 8am Friday.
According to the report, 609 people have died with measles symptoms and 93 others have died from confirmed measles since 15 March.
The Directorate General of Health Services also reported 869 new cases showing measles symptoms nationwide in the latest 24-hour period. Since 15 March, the number of patients showing measles symptoms has reached 97,522.
A further 107 confirmed measles cases were identified in the past 24 hours, the report said. Since 15 March, a total of 11,549 people have been diagnosed with measles in the country.
The report added that 81,283 people with measles symptoms have been admitted to hospital since 15 March. Of them, 77,613 have recovered and been discharged.
In the latest 24-hour period, one death with measles symptoms was reported in each of Dhaka, Sylhet, Chattogram and Mymensingh divisions.