35 die of measles across Europe as outbreaks increase 400%

Measles cases escalated across Europe last year, with significant outbreaks affecting one in four countries, it has emerged.

The World Health Organization (WHO) said 21,315 people were affected by measles and 35 deaths from the disease last year. The surge follows a record low of 5,273 cases in 2016.

The WHO’s Regional Office for Europe said the disease had “rebounded”, with a 400% increase in measles cases, compared to 2016.