The measles outbreak continues in the state, including Mumbai. To control this, the task force had suggested some measures, which the state government is implementing. A special vaccination campaign for measles-rubella will be started across the state. On Tuesday, State Health Minister Tanaji Sawant has ordered that it be started from December 15.

The meeting of the new measles task force was held on Monday. During this meeting, the task force directed that vaccination along with surveillance be empasised. Following this instruction, the health minister on Tuesday addressed all the municipal commissioners, chief executive officers, district councils and all district level officers of the health department through video conferencing. Principal Secretary Health Services and Director Public Health Services were present on the occasion.