Two more people have died of measles in the country in the last 24 hours, says the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

A total of 888 new suspected measles patients have been identified across the country and 80 laboratory-confirmed patients have been found in the same period, according to DGHS today (April 11).

It said that from March 15 to April 11, the total number of confirmed measles patients was 2,489 and the number of suspected measles cases was 14,385.

As of March 15, 24 people have died from confirmed measles, it said, adding at the same time 145 people have died from suspected measles. During this time, the highest number of suspected measles cases was reported in Dhaka Division, where 6,078 people were infected. Of these, 1,350 people have been confirmed to have measles.

The DGHS is continuously monitoring the situation and is regularly collecting and analysing information through the Integrated Control Center.

In addition to ensuring necessary medical care for patients, the people have been advised to remain vigilant.