Measles cases

Published March 30, 2021

KARACHI: Sindh health department has registered 325 measles cases throughout Karachi since January 1 to March 28.

An official at the directorate health services Karachi said that a total of 325 measles cases had been recorded in the metropolis so far, out of which 128 were reported in Jan, 94 in February and 103 in March.

Measles is a highly contagious childhood infectious disease caused by the measles virus. Initial symptoms typically include fever, cough, runny nose, and inflamed eyes.

Published in Dawn, March 30th, 2021

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