Measles kill two children

Measles kill two children

WONOGIRI, Central Java: Two children in Wonogiri, Central
Java, have died from measles and 228 are suffering from the
contagious disease.

The two fatalities were seven-month-old Sri Lestari of Conto
village and two-month-old Nanik of Ceneng village, both in
Bulukerto district.

"Both died because they received treatment too late," Wonogiri
administration spokesman Sumarno said on Monday.

Almost 90 percent of the children in Bulukerto district are
infected with the disease, he said.

The local administration has provided free medication since
July 15 to help the children, he said. (har/edt)