Data Report

SUMMARY - Eight more people have died from measles and measles-like symptoms across the country of Bangladesh in 24 hours till 8am on Sunday (2026-04-26), according to a press release of Health Emergency Operation Centre and Control Room of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Since March 15 this year, 43 people have died of measles. During the same period, the number of suspected measles deaths is 216. From March 15 to April 26, 4,603 people have been infected with confirmed measles. During the same period, the number of suspected measles cases is 32,028.

LINK - https://dailyasianage.com/news/351217/8-more-die-of-measles--similar-symptoms

Our increase in measles news stories continues..
Second measles case identified in Rhode Island.

Source of information.

1. Turn To 10.

https://turnto10.com/news/local/second-measles-case-identified-in-rhode-island

This is the second time this week I have posted about measles in the baltimore area.
2 Maryland residents have confirmed cases of measles, officials say

Source of information.

1. Wbaltv.

https://www.wbaltv.com/article/2-maryland-measles-case-confirmed-pasadena-annapolis-arnold/71123531

Birch Outbreak Declared Over & Oak Outbreak Update (Canada)
24 Apr 2026

...two (2) residents have tested positive for RSV...

In collaboration with Public Health, the Birch Home Area has been declared over. Oak Home Areas remain in Respiratory Outbreak. Currently, two (2) residents have tested positive for RSV. All residents remain symptomatic, experiencing coughing, congestion, and/or a runny nose and are continuing isolation. Families have been notified, and test results are pending from Public Health.

Infection Control Measures:

    Surgical Masks to be worn on Oak Home Area
    Follow the 4 Moments of Hand Hygiene
    Assist residents with hand hygiene before meals and throughout the day
    Use personal protective equipment (PPE) correctly: put on before entering and remove before exiting isolation rooms
    Oak Residents must remain in their home area
    If they insist on leaving, assist with a mask or visor and encourage outdoor visits
    IPAC Surveillance Screener EVERY SHIFT on Oak
    Immediate isolation for any new symptoms
    Cohort staff when possible;
    Cohort residents; small-group activities only for unaffected residents; isolated residents receive 1:1 activities
    Twice-daily high‑touch cleaning with 1‑minute dwell time
    Increased hand hygiene and PPE audits with coaching
    No General Visitors to Oak Home Area; maximum 2 essential caregivers at a time

LINK:
https://www.engagemuskoka.ca/pines-residents-and-families-portal/news_feed/april-24-2026-oak

Colorado records 17th measles case with an unvaccinated child in the Leadville area.

Source of information.

1. CPR.

https://www.cpr.org/2026/04/23/colorado-17th-measles-case-leadville-child/