DStv Channel 403 Saturday, 16 November 2024

Measles Outbreak | Infections are declining: NICD

JOHANNESBURG - The National Institute for Communicable Diseases says the measles outbreak is waning.

Only 8 more cases have been confirmed in the last few weeks.

Since October last year, nearly 1 000 measles cases have been recorded.

READ: Measles Outbreak | Public urged to get vaccinated

An outbreak of the virus has now been confirmed in all provinces except the Eastern Cape.

Children between the ages of 5 and 9 have made up the largest affected cohort.

Watch the video above for more details.

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