Number of confirmed cases of measles reaches 209 since March 3

16:58, 6 June 2023

YEREVAN, JUNE 6, ARMENPRESS. The number of confirmed cases of measles in Armenia since the outbreak began on 3 March has reached 209, the ministry of healthcare said in a statement on Tuesday.

8 of the 209 patients are Armenian nationals who’ve returned from abroad.

The ministry warned that the measles epidemiological situation could get worse given the active tourism season.

The healthcare ministry advises travelers to get vaccinated at least 10 days before departure to their destination.

The epidemiological situation concerning measles is tense throughout the world. Data shows measles cases to have increased 80% in 2022 compared to 2021.

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