As noted in the department, throughout the region continues the outbreak of measles. 468 cases of measles have already been registered, an intensive indicator per 100 thousand. of the population is 51.61 percent.

Among the diseased 372 children and 96 adults.

At the same time among the sick children - 40 percent accounted for the age group 5 - 9 years, among children under the age of 1 year, 23 cases of measles were recorded, the youngest - 2 months.

In addition, the oldest patient is 52 years old. It is indicated that among registered 468 cases of the disease, 320 cases were confirmed, of which laboratory confirmed 98 and clinically compatible 222 cases.

As previously reported in "URA-Inform", in Kiev, 74 cases of measles. Among the diseased 57 children under 17 years old, as well as 17 adults.