Measles epidemic warning in that country! The number of incidents has increased to 35

It was reported that the number of people infected with the measles epidemic in the Republic of South Africa has increased to 35.

National In a statement issued by the Institute of Infectious Diseases (NICD), 14 new cases of measles were detected in Limpopo province on November 8-9, bringing the total number of cases to 35.

In the statement, it was said that measles is more common between the ages of 5-9, and no deaths or serious complications related to measles have been recorded in the region.

The NICD declared a regional measles outbreak in two districts of Limpopo province in October. In addition, a measles vaccination campaign for children has been started in these regions.

Since the beginning of this year, hundreds of people of various ages from different countries, especially Nigeria and Zimbabwe, have been arrested due to the measles epidemic in various parts of Africa. child passed away. (AA)

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