No reprieve as Samoa measles death toll hits 70 | The Malaysian Insight

The death toll from the measles epidemic in Samoa has climbed to 70. – AFP file pic, December 9, 2019.

A DEVASTATING measles outbreak continued to spread in Samoa, data released today showed, as the death toll from the epidemic climbed to 70, mostly young children. Official figures showed there were 112 new cases in the 24 hours to this morning, despite a massive immunisation drive last week that saw the entire Pacific nation shut down for two days.

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Let this tragic incidence be the reminder to all Msian anti-vaxxers. Do not breed if you think medicine and vaccines are not good for your child. Use condom or go for sterilization, please!

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