The number of deaths due to measles and measles symptoms is increasing in the country. Seven more people have died from the disease in the last 24 hours. At the same time, 1,295 new patients with measles and measles symptoms have been identified.
This information was provided in the regular measles report of the Directorate General of Health Services on Tuesday (October 27). It highlights the situation from 8 am on Monday to 8 am on Tuesday.
6 die of suspected measles, 1 death from confirmed measles
According to the Department of Health, six people have died of suspected measles in the last 24 hours. Of these, two each died in Chittagong and Khulna divisions and one each in Dhaka and Barisal divisions. At the same time, one person died of confirmed measles.
During this period, 1,232 suspected measles patients have been identified in the country. Division-wise, the highest number is 504 in Dhaka division and 248 in Chittagong division.
On the other hand, 63 confirmed measles patients have been identified in the last 24 hours. The report said that all of these patients were identified in Dhaka Division.
1,128 people hospitalized
In the last 24 hours, 1,128 new patients with measles and measles symptoms have been admitted to hospitals. At the same time, 1,054 people have recovered and returned home after treatment.
Deaths this year: 1,140
According to the Department of Health, the total number of suspected measles patients in the country from March 15 to 8 am on October 26 this year has reached 223,784. The number of confirmed measles patients during this period is 23,541.
During the same period, 1,035 people died from suspected measles. 105 people died from confirmed measles. That is, the total number of deaths from suspected and confirmed measles combined stands at 1,140.
During this period, a total of 199,127 people were admitted to hospitals with measles and measles symptoms. Of these, 190,090 people recovered and were discharged after treatment.
