Khulna: A total of 56 more children, showing symptoms consistent with measles, were admitted to hospitals across 10 districts of Khulna division in the 24 hours till Saturday afternoon. During this period, two children died in Kushtia Medical College Hospital while undergoing treatment with such symptoms.
According to United News of Bangladesh, of the new suspected measles patients, 13 were hospitalised in Satkhira, 12 in Kushtia, six in Khulna, five each in Jashore, Magura, and Narail, and three each in Chuadanga and Jhenaidah. Additionally, two cases each were reported in Meherpur and Bagerhat.
Currently, over 300 children are receiving treatment at hospitals across the division, as reported by the Khulna Divisional Health Director’s office.