One dies with measles symptoms in 24 hours

One person died with measles symptoms in the past 24 hours, while 1,010 new suspected and confirmed cases were reported across the country, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Wednesday.

The death was reported in Sylhet division. Since March 15, a total of 1,205 people have died from confirmed measles and measles-like symptoms, including 104 confirmed cases and 1,101 suspected cases.

The latest report recorded 997 new suspected cases, taking the total to 216,765. Another 13 confirmed cases brought the total confirmed infections to 23,212.

Since March 15, a total of 192,695 suspected patients have been admitted to hospitals, while 185,110 have recovered and returned home.

-AJM