Two more die of measles, 833 new cases in 24hr 

 
Two more children died with measles-like symptoms across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, while 833 new confirmed and suspected measles cases were reported during the same period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

The latest measles situation report, released by the DGHS on Saturday afternoon, covers the 24-hour period ending at 8:00 am on July 4.

According to the report, the two latest deaths were among children showing measles symptoms. However, no laboratory-confirmed measles deaths were recorded during the reporting period.

Since March 15, a total of 638 children died with measles-like symptoms nationwide, while 93 children have died after being confirmed with measles, bringing the combined death toll linked to the outbreak to 731.