The number of measles cases reported in Japan this year has reached 511, approaching the 2019 total of 744, a national research institute said Tuesday.Given that measles is highly contagious and can have serious health consequences, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is advising people who suspect they may be infected to consult medical institutions by phone.The figure has already surpassed the 2025 preliminary total of 265, according to the Japan Institute for Health Security.More than 60 people were infected each week nationwide in April, before the weekly figure fell to 30 or fewe…READ FULL ARTICLE
