Two more people have died with measles symptoms across the country in past 24 hours, according to the latest report from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
From 8am on 7 November to 8am on 8 November, 1,138 individuals were identified with measles symptoms, whilst 87 cases were confirmed through laboratory tests.
However, no deaths from confirmed measles were recorded during the period. Of the two individuals who succumbed to measles symptoms, one was from Dhaka division and the other from Mymensingh division.
According to the DGHS report, a total of 238,840 suspected measles cases have been identified nationwide since 15 March. Among them, 24,442 cases have been laboratory-confirmed.
The cumulative death toll of patients with measles symptoms since 15 March stands at 1,177, while the number of confirmed measles deaths remains at 105.
The DGHS report further noted that 212,979 patients with measles symptoms have been admitted to hospital since 15 March, of whom 204,049 have recovered and been discharged.
In terms of divisional distribution over the past 24 hours, Dhaka division recorded the highest number of suspected cases at 482.
Among the other divisions, Chattogram identified 204 cases, Sylhet 122, Khulna 98, Barishal 95, Mymensingh 60, Rajshahi 44, and Rangpur 33.
