Measles cases in Ireland increased by 244% in 2018

There has been a 244% increase in measles cases in Ireland between 2017 and 2018.

Measles cases in Ireland increased by 244% in 2018

There has been a 244% increase in measles cases in Ireland between 2017 and 2018.

According to UNICEF Ireland, there were 86 cases here last year, up from 25 on the previous year.

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