Dhaka: A total of 11 more suspected deaths showing measles-like symptoms and 1,058 new cases were reported across the country in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During this period, 229 confirmed measles patients were admitted to different hospitals nationwide, as stated in a DGHS press release today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the total number of suspected measles patients hospitalized has reached 20,475. Out of these, 17,081 have recovered and been discharged so far. The release further stated that since March 15, a total of 209 suspected measles-related deaths have been reported across the country.