20,000 measles cases, of which 64 deaths

Another 119 measles cases confirmed in seven counties were reported last week, bringing the total to 20,000, of which 64 deaths, the National Center for Monitoring and Control of Communicable Diseases within the National Institute of Public Health announced on Monday.

Measles cases reported weekly had their onset 2 to 4 weeks ago; confirmation and classification of a case takes on average 3 weeks, states the quoted source.