Mongolia Records 114 New Measles Cases, Total Now 3,042

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Mongolia is experiencing a significant measles outbreak, with 114 new cases reported over the past 24 hours. The total number of confirmed cases has reached 3,042, with 95 patients recovered in the same period. The country's National Research Center for Infectious Diseases has emphasized the importance of vaccinating children with two doses to prevent the spread of the disease. Most of the confirmed cases have been among school-age children who had received only one dose of the measles vaccine.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mongolia has reported 114 new measles cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 3,042.
  • 95 patients have recovered from the disease in the same period, with a total of 1,904 people recovered in Mongolia.
  • The National Research Center for Infectious Diseases has advised parents to give their children two doses of the measles vaccine to protect them from the potentially serious disease.
  • Most of the confirmed cases have been among school-age children who had received only one dose of the measles vaccine.
  • Measles is an acute, highly contagious viral disease characterized by a cyclical course, with common symptoms including fever, dry cough, runny nose, sore throat, and inflammation of the mucous membrane of the eyes.
  • The disease can only be prevented through vaccination, Mongolian doctors say.
  • The National Research Center for Infectious Diseases has emphasized the importance of vaccinating children with two doses to prevent the spread of the disease.
  • Mongolia's healthcare system is working to prevent the spread of the disease and provide treatment to those affected.

Statistics:

  • 114 new measles cases reported in Mongolia in the past 24 hours.
  • Total number of confirmed cases: 3,042.
  • 95 patients recovered from the disease in the same period.
  • Total number of patients recovered: 1,904.
  • Most confirmed cases were among school-age children who had received only one dose of the measles vaccine.

Sources:

  • People's Republic of China in Russian -- People's Republic of China in Russian -- Source: People's Republic of China -- State Council News
  • Xinhua
  • National Research Center for Infectious Diseases (Mongolia)