Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAn adult has died from measles in England, marking a grim milestone as confirmed cases continue to climb across the country.This latest fatality, of a person with an “underlying immunological problem”, follows the deaths of two children from the highly contagious virus in June.The UK Health Security Agency reported 883 confirmed measles cases in England from the start of the year to 6 July.The first symptoms of measles include a runny or blocked nose, high temperature, cough, and sore red watery eyes, followed by a rash a few days later and sometimes white spots in the mouth. Anyone who thinks they or their child has been exposed to measles should ask for an urgent GP appointment or call NHS 111.In fullAdult dies of measles as cases surge across EnglandMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
What to know about measles symptoms as adult dies from virus
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAn adult has died from measles in England, marking a grim milestone as confirmed cases continue to climb across the country.This latest fatality, of a person with an “underlying immunological problem”, follows the deaths of two children from the highly contagious virus in June.The UK Health Security Agency reported 883 confirmed measles cases in England from the start of the year to 6 July.The first symptoms of measles include a runny or blocked nose, high temperature, cough, and sore red watery eyes, followed by a rash a few days later and sometimes white spots in the mouth. Anyone who thinks they or their child has been exposed to measles should ask for an urgent GP appointment or call NHS 111.In fullAdult dies of measles as cases surge across EnglandMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
