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Samoa's Measles Death Toll Rises

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   Samoa said Saturday the death toll from measles has risen to 65. Most
   of the victims were young children.

   The Health Ministry said 103 new cases have been reported since Friday.

   The new figures were released after a two-day lockdown, allowing the
   government to conduct a mass immunization campaign.

   The ministry said almost 90% of its population has received the measles
   vaccine.
   

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