Measles epidemic: Samoa's death toll rises to 42
Quoting Radio New Zealand – 29 November 2019
“There have been three more measles-related deaths in Samoa, taking the toll to 42 since the outbreak began in October.
“Surgical face masks are now becoming a common sight in the shops and streets of Apia as the community responds to the measles epidemic. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Jenny Meyer
“The government said there had also been 3149 measles confirmed cases of the disease, more than 200 of those in the last 24 hours.
“Nearly 200 people are currently hospitalised with measles, including 20 critically ill children in intensive care.
“A mass vaccination campaign is underway with dozens of New Zealand and Australian nurses in Samoa to assist.
“Samoa's top health official has said the epidemic is yet to peak.”
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