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Bangladesh measles outbreak has killed 1,147, WHO says
The WHO said 1,147 people have died of measles in Bangladesh, 94% of them children under five, calling it a warning to other nations. In the US, the CDC reported a third measles death this year, with more than 4,400 cases nationwide.
Why it matters
Measles resurgences in several countries reflect gaps in childhood vaccination coverage.
Background
Measles is highly contagious but preventable with two vaccine doses. Immunization rates fell in many countries during and after the Covid-19 pandemic.
The story so far
- Bangladesh measles deaths pass 1,155
- Bangladesh measles death toll passes 1,155
- Bangladesh measles outbreak has killed 1,147, WHO says
Sources
- Japan Times ↗Oct 20, 7:00 AM ET
- Al Jazeera ↗Oct 20, 1:58 PM ET
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