More cases of measles reported nationwide

Hanoi Health Department has reported that about 2,000 cases of measles – including two deaths – have been recorded nationwide so far this year. (Photo: hanoimoi.vn)

(VNA) – As many as 2,000 cases
of , including two deaths, have been recorded nationwide so far this
year, according to the under the Ministry of
Health.

Since the beginning of this year, Hanoi has
recorded 805 cases of measles. Last week, the capital city recorded 89 cases of
this disease.

The areas with a high number of cases include
Hoang Mai, Nam Tu Liem, Thanh Xuan, Ha Dong, Thanh Tri and Dong Da districts.

The disease is also on the rise in the southern
hub of Ho Chi Minh City with 181 new cases reported last week.

were discovered in all 24
districts with the majority of cases recorded in Binh Thanh, Thu Duc and Binh
Chanh districts.

The outbreak is predicted to continue because
many children have not received vaccines, according to the Preventive Medicine
Department.

The department warned that people should be more
active in getting vaccinations.-VNA