7 more die in last 24hrs as death toll tops 600

 
The number of deaths linked to measles and measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh has surpassed 600, after seven more children died in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The latest report released on Wednesday said six of the deceased children were from Dhaka Division, while one was from Mymensingh Division.

Since March 15, a total of 601 deaths have been recorded during the ongoing outbreak. Of them, 511 children died with measles symptoms, while laboratory tests confirmed measles infection in 90 fatalities.

The report also said that 1,210 new cases with measles symptoms were reported across the country in the last 24 hours. Since the outbreak began, the total number of suspected cases has risen to 74,572.