Measles outbreak: Death toll reaches 1,122 as 8 more die
1,109 new suspected measles cases have been reported
Eight children showing symptoms consistent with measles died in the 24 hours to 8am today (3 October), bringing Bangladesh's combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 1,122.
With the latest update, the number of suspected measles deaths rose to 1,020 while the number of laboratory-confirmed measles deaths reached 102.
A total of 1,109 new suspected measles cases were reported during the period, bringing the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 1,95,197.
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Meanwhile, 43 new confirmed measles cases were recorded, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed infections to 21,666.
Since 15 March, 1,73,024 patients suspected to have measles have been hospitalised across the country, of whom 1,67,756 have recovered, according to health directorate data.
