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Samoa says almost 90% of people vaccinated against measles after deadly outbreak

MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Samoa said on Saturday nearly 90% of eligible people had been vaccinated against measles as it lifted a two-day curfew imposed amid an outbreak that has killed 65 in recent weeks. FILE PHOTO: Prime Minister of Samoa Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi addresses the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N.… Read More: Samoa says almost 90% of people vaccinated against measles after… »

Samoa measles epidemic worsens with 24 children now dead

Authorities say a measles epidemic sweeping through Samoa continues to worsen with the death toll rising to 25, all but one of them young children By NICK PERRY Associated Press November 25, 2019, 7:05 AM 3 min read Authorities said Monday that a measles epidemic sweeping through Samoa continues to worsen with the death toll… Read More: Samoa measles epidemic worsens with 24 children now dead »