NZ: 2026 Measles

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Source: https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/02/24/n...n-of-interest/

New measles cases, hospital waiting room a location of interest
2:52pm

A hospital emergency department's waiting room has been named as a location of interest as Health New Zealand today confirmed two new measles cases in Auckland – three weeks after the outbreak was declared over.

The cases, from the same household, were linked to recent overseas travel.

Contact tracing was now underway and all individuals would be provided with advice, Te Whatu Ora said.

The locations of interest included:

Flight SQ281 from Singapore to Auckland which arrived in New Zealand on February 17
Auckland International Airport from 11.30pm on February 17 to 1.30am on February 18
Waitakere Hospital Emergency Department waiting room from 9am to 11am on February 21

Public Health was attempting to contact all people on the flight and from Waitakere Hospital ED directly. Anyone who sat in rows 31 to 46 on flight SQ281 and had not been contacted by Public Health was asked to call Healthline on 0800 611 116...

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Source: https://waateanews.com/2026/02/26/ha...erseas-travel/

February 26, 2026
#hauora: Two Measles Cases Confirmed in Auckland Linked to Overseas Travel

Public Health officials have confirmed two new measles cases in Auckland, both linked to recent overseas travel. The cases are from the same household, and contact tracing is now underway to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.

Health authorities say several locations of interest have been identified. These include Flight SQ281 from Singapore to Auckland on 17 February 2026, Auckland International Airport between 11.30pm on 17 February and 1.30am on 18 February, and the Waitākere Hospital Emergency Department waiting room on 21 February between 9am and 11am.

Passengers seated in rows 31 to 46 on Flight SQ281 and anyone present at Waitākere Hospital Emergency Department during the specified timeframe are advised to monitor for symptoms. Those who have not yet been contacted by health officials are being urged to call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for further advice...