In northeastern Nigeria, officials with the Borno State Government reported 491 suspected cases of measles the week ending 17 May [2021], bringing the state total for 2021 to 5902. The total includes 4653 cases in children under 5 years old, or 78% of the total.
In addition, 6 measles-related deaths recorded within the week, bringing the death count to 72 since the beginning of the year [2021].
Active case search for suspected measles cases continued in all LGAs.
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https://promedmail.org/promed-post/?id=8388595