In the last 24 hours, a further 10 children have died in the country from measles and measles-like symptoms.
During the same period, a total of 732 children were affected by measles and related symptoms, including 674 cases showing measles-like symptoms and 58 confirmed measles infections.
These figures were disclosed in the latest measles update report issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Friday. The deaths were recorded between 8:00am on Thursday and 8:00am on Friday.
The report also said that nine children died in Dhaka and one in Sylhet from measles and related symptoms.
It further stated that in the past 24 hours, eight children died due to measles-like symptoms, while two children died after being confirmed as measles patients.
With these new deaths, a total of 575 children have died from measles and measles-related symptoms across the country since March 15. Of them, 485 deaths were from suspected measles symptoms and 90 were confirmed measles cases.
During the same 24-hour period, 58 children were confirmed to have measles, while 674 were treated for measles-like symptoms. In addition, 616 children were newly admitted to hospitals, and 585 children were discharged after treatment.
According to DGHS data, since March 15, a total of 68,579 suspected measles cases and 8,943 confirmed cases have been recorded. Of these, 54,798 patients were admitted to hospitals, while 51,511 have already recovered and returned home after receiving treatment.
