Six cases of measles recorded in Ireland amid European surge

Last year saw a 22% increase in global cases from the year before, with an estimated 10.3 million cases of measles. This has been attributed to low vaccination rates.

Six children with measles were counted in the latest weekly update for Ireland, as the World Health Organization (WHO) warns of a surge in cases across Europe.

Low vaccination rates against measles globally is driving the surge in cases, the WHO said.