Seven more people died with measles symptoms in Bangladesh in the 24 hours to Sunday morning, while 106 new confirmed cases were identified during the same period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services. Since 15 March, deaths linked to measles symptoms have reached 645 and confirmed measles deaths 93, taking the combined toll to 738.
The figures were published on Sunday in the health directorate’s regular measles report.
According to the report, 925 people developed measles symptoms in the latest 24-hour reporting period, from 8:00am on Saturday to 8:00am on Sunday. Since 15 March, the number of patients showing measles symptoms has risen to 105,618.
The Directorate General of Health Services said 106 confirmed measles cases were detected in the past 24 hours. Since 15 March, a total of 12,632 people have been diagnosed with measles across the country.
The report said 88,844 people have been admitted to hospital with measles symptoms since 15 March. Of them, 85,122 have recovered and been discharged.
Of the seven latest deaths involving measles symptoms, four were reported in Dhaka division, while Sylhet, Barishal and Khulna divisions each recorded one death.
