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A Measles Outbreak, Brought to Zero: The Maldives Now Has No Active Cases After Vaccinating More Than 16,000 People

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Maldives Health Minister Geela Ali said the country currently has no active measles cases after an outbreak that began in May and caused 282 infections; more than 16,000 people were vaccinated in the latest campaign.

Maldives Health Minister Geela Ali said the country currently has no active measles cases after an outbreak that began in May and caused 282 infections; more than 16,000 people were vaccinated in the latest campaign.

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