Samoa measles death toll rises to 73

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At least 73 people, mostly children, have died in Samoa due to a measles outbreak since November, the Pacific Island government said.

According to the latest update on Monday from the Samoan ministry of health, 5,267 measles cases had been reported since the outbreak of the infectious disease.

As of Dec. 15, 93 per cent of the population has been vaccinated, according to the health ministry.

Earlier this month, Samoa conducted a door-to-door vaccination campaign in response to a measles outbreak, with a two-day shutdown of public services, commerce and road networks.

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