Measles outbreak: Highest single-day deaths recorded in 24 hours

Bangladesh on Monday recorded 17 deaths from measles and suspected measles-related symptoms in the highest single-day toll in 24 hours since the outbreak of the highly contagious but preventable disease began in March this year. Of the deaths reported till 8am on Monday, two were confirmed as measles-related, while the remaining 15 were classified as suspected, according to the Directorate... Details

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