Measles: 8 more die with symptoms

Eight more children have died from suspected measles and measles-related complications in the country over the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 1,314.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) confirmed the figures in its regular measles situation report released on Sunday (November 15).

According to the report, another 1,527 children were affected by measles or measles-like symptoms during the 24-hour period.

Of the eight deaths recorded between 8AM Saturday and 8AM Sunday, six were reported in Dhaka Division, while Chattogram and Khulna divisions reported one death each.