The death toll from the measles epidemic in Samoa has now reached 25.
Director-General of Health Leausa Take Naseri said there were also currently 20 children in critical condition in the intensive care unit.
However, 30 children that were in critical condition had since improved and been discharged.
The latest figures show there are more than 2190 suspected cases in the country, with 144 recorded in the last 24 hours.
Immunisation against measles has been made mandatory under law in Samoa and a mass vaccination campaign is underway.
Source: Radio NZ
