Zimbabwe Says 698 People Have Died So Far in Measles Outbreak

Zimbabwe’s health ministry said 698 people have died during a measles outbreak that’s mostly affected unvaccinated children.

(Bloomberg) — Zimbabwe’s health ministry said 698 people have died during a measles outbreak that’s mostly affected unvaccinated children. 

In total there have been 6,206 confirmed cases, the ministry said in a Twitter posting. 

Zimbabwean health officials have blamed religious beliefs that prohibit vaccinations for the death toll.

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