According to the National Center for Communicable Diseases, the number of confirmed measles cases has risen to 185, with 44 new cases reported. Among them, 120 patients are currently hospitalized, 14 are receiving treatment at home, and 141 are in intensive care. So far, 51 people have recovered from the disease.
Measles is a highly contagious, but vaccine-preventable infectious disease. Health authorities emphasize the importance of vaccination, especially as the majority of cases are concentrated in secondary schools.
Children, students, and residents who work or study in close contact with them are encouraged to get vaccinated to protect themselves and prevent the further spread of the disease.
According to the National Center for Communicable Diseases, the number of confirmed measles cases has risen to 185, with 44 new cases reported. Among them, 120 patients are currently hospitalized, 14 are receiving treatment at home, and 141 are in intensive care. So far, 51 people have recovered from the disease.
Measles is a highly contagious, but vaccine-preventable infectious disease. Health authorities emphasize the importance of vaccination, especially as the majority of cases are concentrated in secondary schools.
Children, students, and residents who work or study in close contact with them are encouraged to get vaccinated to protect themselves and prevent the further spread of the disease.