90 confirmed deaths so far; 495 deaths with symptoms

Death toll from measles and measles-like symptoms rises to 583

90 confirmed measles deaths; 485 with measles-like symptoms so far

Five more patients died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, raising the death toll from measles and measles-like symptoms to 560.

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With these, the total number of confirmed measles deaths has risen to 88, while suspected deaths have reached 472

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Deaths from measles and measles-like symptoms continue to rise in the country, with health authorities yesterday recording the highest daily toll since the outbreak began.

DGHS reports total fatalities rise to 512

Of the 11, two are confirmed measles deaths

Twelve more children died of measles and measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected measles deaths to 451.

The number of deaths from measles and measles-like symptoms saw a sharp rise yesterday as health authorities adjusted previously unrecorded deaths, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected measles deaths to 409.

The government has launched an investigation to determine whether negligence was a factor in the measles deaths and, if so, who is responsible, said Health Secretary Quamruzzaman Chowdhury yesterday.

'An investigation is underway,' the health secretary said at a programme today

The actual number of measles deaths is likely higher than the central tally, as data from two divisional offices of the health directorate show at least 34 more suspected deaths than reported in the official figures.