Dhaka, April 14 -- Seven more children died of measles and measles-like symptoms during last 24 hours across the country, according to official sources.

Among them, two children were confirmed cases of measles affliction, while the remaining five died of measles-like symptoms.

During the period, 729 children got admitted to hospitals across the country with measles-like symptoms, while 82 cases of measles were confirmed.

The Directorate General of Health Services revealed the figures on Monday in its latest bulletin.

The data covers the period from 8:00 am on April 12 to 8:00 am on April 13.

According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), a total of 30 children have died in the country from measles since March 15.

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