Measles now 'an imminent global threat' due to Covid-19 pandemic, warns WHO
Measles outbreak: The WHO and CDC said continued drops in vaccination, weak disease surveillance and delayed response plans due to COVID-19, and ongoing outbreaks in more than 20 countries, mean that "measles is an imminent threat in every region of the world.’’
Nov 24, 2022, 08:59 AM ISTMeasles outbreak in Mumbai: 8-month-old child dies, 13 new cases registered
Around 156 suspected measles cases were found during the BMC's surveys. The viral disease is more common among children. The tally of measles cases reported in the city since the start of the year rose to 233.
Nov 23, 2022, 21:04 PM IST