Five people have died overnight in Samoa, bringing the death toll to 60 as the measles epidemic continues to kill the most vulnerable. CHRIS MCKEEN/STUFF Dozens of people have died in Samoa as measles ravages the island nation. In a statement, the Samoan Ministry of Health confirmed 4052 measles cases have been reported since the outbreak started. There are currently 177 measles cases who are in-patients at all health facilities. Donate via Unicef here to help get more children in Samoa immunised against measles.

Source: Stuff December 03, 2019 22:07 UTC