Measles outbreak: 3 more deaths take Bangladesh’s toll to 1,189

Three more children showing symptoms consistent with measles died in the 24 hours to 8am today (17 October), bringing Bangladesh’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 1,189.

With the latest update, the number of suspected measles deaths rose to 1,085, while the number of laboratory-confirmed measles deaths reached 104.

A total of 950 new suspected measles cases were reported during the period, bringing the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 2,11,990.

Meanwhile, 85 new confirmed measles cases were recorded, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed infections to 23,057.

Since 15 March, 1,88,452 patients suspected to have measles have been hospitalised across the country, of whom 1,80,848 have recovered, according to health directorate data.