Australia: 2024 Measles

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Source: https://au.news.yahoo.com/measles-al...021601787.html

Australian Associated Press
Measles alert after infectious baby returns from Asia
Samantha Lock
Mon, 15 January 2024 at 9:16 pm GMT-5·2-min read

A baby who recently returned from overseas has triggered a health alert after visiting a cafe while infected with measles.

NSW Health raised the alarm after the nine-month-old infant was taken to locations in Sydney's inner west and southwest.

The child had recently returned from Asia, where there has been an outbreak of measles in countries including Pakistan and India.

People might have been exposed to the infectious disease when the infant visited Five Star Coffee and Nuts on Yerrick Road in Lakemba between 3pm and 5pm on Friday, the health authority said.

Leena Gupta, from Sydney Local Health District, said the location posed no ongoing risk but she advised anyone who visited the shop at the time to be alert for symptoms...

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Source: https://au.news.yahoo.com/fresh-sydn...065726918.html

Fresh Sydney measles alert after second infant infected
Luke Costin
Wed, 17 January 2024 at 1:57 am GMT-5·2-min read

Children on a shopping centre playground may have been accidentally exposed to measles after the highly infectious disease was discovered in a second Sydney infant.

The seven-month-old baby recently returned from the Middle East, where there have been outbreaks of measles in several countries.

Those outbreaks and an earlier infection in a travelling infant led health authorities on Thursday to encourage all recent travellers to Asia and the Middle East to look out for symptoms of measles...

...The infant was not considered to be infectious on the flight into Sydney but may have spread the disease while at a playground in the food court of Auburn Central, opposite Aldi, between 1pm and 3.30pm last Thursday...

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Source: https://au.news.yahoo.com/urgent-hea...062428827.html

Urgent health alert as 'very infectious' passenger arrives at Aussie airport
Laura Koefoed·News Reporter
Updated Wed, 24 January 2024 at 1:24 am GMT-5·3-min read

NSW Health issued an alert on Wednesday advising people to look out for signs and symptoms of measles after a confirmed case was found to be infectious while travelling through Sydney International Airport, landing in the ACT.

The adult infected with the "very contagious" airborne virus was returning from Asia which, like Europe, has been experiencing ongoing outbreaks.

Director of Communicable Diseases Branch for NSW Health, Dr Christine Selvey, has said it is important to look out for symptoms if you, or someone you know, were on this person's flight or visited the below locations at the specified times.

People may have been exposed to the virus in the following locations:

Air India flight AI 302 from Delhi to Sydney, arriving in Sydney on Saturday January 20 at 8.10am,

Sydney Airport – Terminal 1 International Arrivals (including baggage claim and customs) and Bay 9, bus and coach bays, on the morning of January 20.

Murrays Bus Sydney to Canberra Express, departing Sydney International Airport around 10.30am on January 20. ACT Health is contacting individuals who travelled on this bus service...

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Source: https://the-riotact.com/confirmed-me...ntified/739545

Confirmed measles case in Canberra, two exposure sites identified
25 January 2024 | Claire Fenwicke

A Murrays Express bus and the Canberra Hospital emergency department are exposure sites following a confirmed case of measles.

It’s believed there’s limited risk to the public; however, Canberrans have been urged to check their vaccination status.

Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman said the infected person had likely acquired measles on a recent overseas trip.

“ACT Health is currently investigating a case of measles and can confirm, at this time, there have been no further linked cases,” she said.

The individual travelled from Sydney International Airport to Canberra on a Murrays Express bus at around 10:30 am on Saturday, 20 January.

They also attended the Canberra Hospital Emergency Department between 4 pm on Sunday, 21 January, and 1:10 pm on Monday, 22 January...

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Source: https://metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au...isbane-south-0

Measles Alert for Brisbane south
24 January 2024
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Queensland Health has been notified of a case of measles on Brisbane's southside.

The person was likely to be infectious whilst visiting the following locations:


Subway, The Village, 1932 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt | Thursday 18 Jan, 3pm to 3.45pm
Coles, The Village, 1932 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt | Thursday 18 Jan, 3.15pm to 4pm
Good Price Pharmacy Warehouse, 1290 Logan Road, Mount Gravatt | Monday 22 Jan, 1.30pm to 3.30 pm
Emergency Department, Princess Alexandra Hospital | Monday 22 Jan, 3.15pm to Tuesday 23 Jan, 6.45am...

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Source: https://www.miragenews.com/measles-a...n-nsw-1171649/

11 Feb 2024 8:16 pm AEDT
Measles alert for northern NSW

NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of one confirmed case of measles in northern NSW.

The case recently returned from Asia where there have been ongoing outbreaks of measles in several countries including Pakistan and India.

People in the following locations may have been exposed to the virus and should monitor for symptoms:

schoolchildren (both primary and secondary) who were on the morning and afternoon Singh Company school bus in the Murwillumbah area on Monday 5 February
people who attended the Emergency Department at Murwillumbah Hospital on Friday 9 February between 1:15pm-4pm
people who attended the Emergency Department at Murwillumbah Hospital on Saturday 10 February between 12:15pm-8pm.

North Coast Regional Director of Population and Public Health, Dr Valerie Delpech, said while these locations pose no ongoing risk, people who visited the above locations should be on the lookout for symptoms...

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Source: https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/...3c62281b7471af

Confirmed measles case likely infectious at Springwood Road State School
Queensland Health has confirmed a case of the measles has been reported, with the person likely to have been infectious while they attended a school on Brisbane’s southside.
Isabella Holland
February 14, 2024 - 6:11AM

Queensland Health has confirmed a case of the measles has been reported on Brisbane’s southside.

The person was likely infectious while at Springwood Road State School on Wednesday February 7 between 8.30am and 3pm.

People who have been at the school during this time need to be alert for symptoms, especially if they have not received the two doses of the measles vaccine...

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Source: https://www.nationaltribune.com.au/n...rt-for-sydney/

NSW new measles alert for Sydney
Health 14 Feb 2024 11:42 am AEST


NSW Health is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of another confirmed case of measles in Sydney.

The case is an adult who recently returned from south-east Asia where there have been ongoing outbreaks of measles in several countries. This case is not linked to another case reported in northern NSW earlier this week.

People who may have been exposed to the virus in the following locations should monitor for symptoms:

Wednesday 7 February

Flight JQ427 from Gold Coast, arriving in Sydney 10:15pm

Sydney Airport Domestic Terminal 2 between 10:15pm and 11:00pm

Saturday 10 February

Bus Route 288 from Sussex St at Erskine St to Lane Cove Interchange Stand C from 9:30am to 10:00 am

Thai Chiva Therapeutic Massage, Lane Cove between 10:00am and 7pm

Satang Thai Take Away Restaurant, Haymarket between 9:00pm and 11pm...

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Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-...n-sa/103478772

Adelaide child reported with measles as cases emerge around Australia
Posted 11h ago

Health authorities have warned travellers on a flight from Melbourne to Adelaide to be alert for symptoms after a toddler has contracted measles.

The one-year-old from metropolitan Adelaide is currently in a stable condition in hospital after recently returning from overseas.

This is the first case of measles, which is a notifiable disease, in South Australia this year after a handful of cases were reported around the country.

SA Health has advised people who are not fully immunised to measles and were on flight QF685 from Melbourne on Thursday, as well as at Adelaide Airport between 3:45pm and 4:45pm on Thursday, to watch out for symptoms.

People who were at the Women's and Children's Hospital emergency department between 10pm Thursday and 4am Friday were also asked to be mindful and to contact a doctor if they become ill...

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Source: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/vi...8ba3c446563872

Measles alert after confirmed case passed through Melbourne airport
A health alert has been issued after a recent case of measles passed through Melbourne airport, with people urged to monitor symptoms.
Fergus Ellis
February 17, 2024 - 1:54PM
Sunday Herald Sun


Health authorities have issued an alert after a confirmed case of measles passed through Melbourne Airport earlier this week.

The international traveller departed from Dubai onboard Emirates Flight EK408 and is believed to have arrived in Terminal Two on Wednesday.

The person transited through the T2 international terminal between 10:50pm on Wednesday and 12:20am on Thursday before passing through the T1 domestic terminal between 1:30pm and 2:35pm, en route to South Australia.

Victorians who have travelled back from South Australia, and have travelled through any of the possible exposure sites, are urged to monitor their symptoms for 18 days following possible exposure, or up until March 3 or 4...

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Source: https://www.miragenews.com/new-measl...toria-1180189/

23 Feb 2024 6:30 pm AEDT
New Measles Exposures In Victoria

A new case of measles has been reported in a returned overseas traveller who transited through Melbourne Airport while infectious. This is in addition to the case that transited through Melbourne Airport last week.

The case arrived on flight SQ217 from Singapore to Melbourne on 19 February at 9:40pm and transited through Melbourne Airport's T2 international terminal between 9:40pm and 11:10pm.

People who were on this flight or at Melbourne Airport during these times should monitor for symptoms of measles.

Date Time Location Monitor for onset of symptoms up to
Wednesday, 14 February 2024 Departed: Dubai Airport, 14 February at 2:55am Arrived: Melbourne Airport, Wednesday 14 February at 10:50pm Emirates Flight EK408 from Dubai to Melbourne Sunday, 3 March 2024
Wednesday 14 - Thursday 15 February 2024 10:50pm to 00:20am Melbourne Airport - International Arrivals, Terminal 2, Tullamarine, VIC 3045 Sunday, 3 March 2024
Thursday 15 February 2024 1:30pm to 2:35pm Melbourne Airport - Domestic Departures, Terminal 1, Tullamarine, VIC 3045 Monday, 4 March 2024
Monday 19 February 2024 Departed: Singapore Airport, 19 February at 11:05am Arrived: Melbourne Airport, 19 February at 9:40pm Singapore Airlines Flight SQ217 from Singapore to Melbourne Friday, 8 March 2024
Monday 19 February 2024 9:40pm to 11:10pm

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Source: https://www.socialnews.xyz/2024/03/0...-in-australia/


Measles cases triggers alert in Australia
Posted By: Gopi March 8, 2024

Sydney, March 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The health authority in the Australian state of Victoria issued a public warning on Friday after five cases of measles were identified in the state capital Melbourne.

Between February 19 and March 1, the five patients attended several public venues while infectious, including Melbourne Airport, Craigieburn Post Office, and Monash University, Xinhua news agency reported.

One of the newly confirmed cases also traveled to New South Wales and visited Sydney's central business area during a one-day stay, triggering another health alert for local communities....

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Source: https://www.nationaltribune.com.au/s...r-wagga-wagga/

Second Measles Alert For Wagga Wagga
NSW 15 Mar 2024 4:00 am AEST
NSW Gov


NSW Health is asking the community to be alert for the symptoms of measles after being notified of a second confirmed case of measles in Wagga Wagga.

The new case is linked to an earlier case acquired overseas and reported in February.

The new case was infectious in the community more than two weeks ago, so there may already be spread of measles that has not yet been detected.

People in the following Wagga Wagga locations may have been exposed to the virus and should monitor for symptoms, which they may already be experiencing:

Tuesday 27 February:

Blowes Clothing, Baylis Street between 9am until 6pm

Sturt Mall including the food court between 1pm to 2pm

Wednesday 28 February:

Blowes Clothing, Baylis Street between 9am until 6pm

Tasty Tibetan Treats, Forsyth Street between 1pm to 2pm

Friday 1 March:

Blowes Clothing, Baylis Street between 9am until 6pm

Tasty Tibetan Treats, Forsyth Street between 12:45pm to 2pm

Saturday 2 March:

Blowes Clothing, Baylis Street between 9am until 2.30pm..

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Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-...baby/103625296

Baby in hospital with measles, SA Health issues alert for public locations
Posted 20h ago

In short: A baby is in a stable condition in an Adelaide hospital after contracting measles.
SA Health says the baby attended a range of locations over the past week.
What's next? SA Health is advising people who are not fully immunised, and particularly those who were in the locations at the same time as the baby, to be alert for symptoms.

Health authorities have issued an alert for a range of public locations around Adelaide after a case of measles was detected in a baby.

SA Health said the infant is in a stable condition in hospital.

It said the infant, from metropolitan South Australia, had recently returned from overseas but was not infectious during the flight to Australia.

It is the second case of measles in South Australia this year, compared to three cases recorded last year...