717 measles cases in Maharashtra so far this year, Mumbai worst-affected
Since January, 70 cases of infection have been reported in Malegaon city in Nashik district and 48 in Bhiwandi near Mumbai. Mumbai has recorded 74 outbreaks so far this year.
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