Measles cases are on the rise

Health Protection Agency (HPA) reported a rise in measles cases, with five new cases last week, bringing the total to 20 this year. Most cases are Maldivians over 18, including two expatriates. A total of 489 contacts have been identified, 88 active. Vaccination has started for contacts and frontline healthcare workers; 220 contacts and 1,118 frontline workers have been vaccinated. Measles was eradicated in Maldives in 2017 but had occasionally been detected among expatriates. HPA advises symptomatic individuals to seek medical help, wear masks, and isolate.

Health Protection Agency (HPA) reported a rise in measles cases, with five new cases last week, bringing the total to 20 this year. Most cases are Maldivians over 18, including two expatriates. A total of 489 contacts have been identified, 88 active. Vaccination has started for contacts and frontline healthcare workers; 220 contacts and 1,118 frontline workers have been vaccinated. Measles was eradicated in Maldives in 2017 but had occasionally been detected among expatriates. HPA advises symptomatic individuals to seek medical help, wear masks, and isolate.

Health Protection Agency (HPA) reported a rise in measles cases, with five new cases last week, bringing the total to 20 this year. Most cases are Maldivians over 18, including two expatriates. A total of 489 contacts have been identified, 88 active. Vaccination has started for contacts and frontline healthcare workers; 220 contacts and 1,118 frontline workers have been vaccinated. Measles was eradicated in Maldives in 2017 but had occasionally been detected among expatriates. HPA advises symptomatic individuals to seek medical help, wear masks, and isolate.

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