Australia: 2025+ Measles

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Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...arning-sydney-airport-blacktown-hospital.html

Urgent health warning for dozens of Aussies as entire FLIGHT is put on high alert for infectious disease
By KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA
Published: 22:59 EST, 30 December 2025 | Updated: 22:59 EST, 30 December 2025


An urgent health warning has been issued for dozens of Aussie travellers after a traveller returned from southeast Asia with the measles.

Potential exposure sites include a Garuda Indonesia flight, Australia's busiest airport and a major hospital emergency department waiting room in Sydney's west.

The infected traveller returned on flight GA712 from Jakarta on December 27, which touched down in Sydney at 10.45am.

They were in the international airport arrivals hall until midday.

Two days later, the patient spent 18 hours in the waiting room at Blacktown Hospital's emergency department, from midday on December 29 until 6am the following day.

Health authorities have urged anyone who was on the flight or visited the arrivals hall or Blacktown Hospital at the listed times to remain vigilant for symptoms, which can take up to 18 days to develop.​..

 

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Source: https://www.ntnews.com.au/lifestyle...e/news-story/386d815125540bc9fdd32bf115ee8012

Sydney airport, hospital, and Qantas flight on alert as NSW records third measles case

Visitors to one of Australia’s busiest airports have been put on alert after NSW recorded yet another case of measles.
Nathan Schmidt
January 4, 2026 - 6:24PM
NewsWire​


Sydney Airport’s domestic arrival hall and an interstate flight have been added to the growing list of sites potentially exposed to measles as NSW records its third case.

Visitors to the Qantas arrival hall at Terminal 3 between 10.30-11PM on December 29 and passengers om-board flight QF748 from Adelaide to Sydney arriving at the same time were being urged to monitor for symptoms of the potentially deadly disease.

Anyone who attended Concord Repatriation General Hospital Emergency Department between 1-4.10PM on January 3 were also asked to be on alert.

It comes after a third case of measles was reported in travellers returning to Sydney in the past week after visiting countries in Southeast Asia, where authorities are dealing with ongoing outbreaks of measles.​..

 

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Source: https://manlyobserver.com.au/measles-alert-for-warringah-mall-manly-dam-and-coles-in-balgowlah/

Measles alert for Warringah Mall, Manly Dam and Coles in Balgowlah
By Avi Vince
January 21, 2026​

Big W and Woolworths at Warringah Mall, Manly Dam and Coles in Balgowlah have been identified as known measles exposure sites.

This comes as NSW Health confirmed there are 11 cases of measles in the last three weeks with an increased risk declared for NSW. Two of those 11 were recently identified. One case acquired measles locally in Sydney from a known case earlier this month, and the other case recently returned from South-East Asia.

Big W and Woolworths at Warringah Mall had an infectious person visit the store on Thursday, 15 January 2026, between 8:00pm and 9:30pm. This was confirmed in a statement sent by Scentre Group which Manly Observer has seen. These two locations have not yet been placed on the full list of measles exposure sites.

Manly Dam had an infectious person visit on Sunday, 18 January 2026, between 4pm and 5:40pm.

Coles Balgowlah had an infectious person visit on Sunday, 18 January 2026, between 5:15pm and 6:00pm...
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Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15483213/Sydney-measles-outbreak.html


Entire city put on alert as cases of highly contagious disease multiply

Cases of measles have been detected in Sydney
By ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA
Published: 05:55 EST, 21 January 2026 | Updated: 09:41 EST, 21 January 2026


Australia's most populous city is at risk of a contagious disease outbreak.

NSW Health on Wednesday advised Sydney is at an 'increased risk' of a measles outbreak after 11 cases were recorded in just three weeks.

'As people return from overseas holidays, it is expected that additional cases may be identified,' NSW Health warned.

Measles outbreaks have already been reported in several popular locations for Australian tourists including Bali, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, the Philippines and Malaysia.

The two latest cases stem from a person returning home from Thailand and a locally contracted case.

'The recently confirmed cases visited many locations across Sydney while unknowingly infectious, including healthcare facilities. These locations do not pose an ongoing risk,' NSW Health said.

NSW Health advised anyone who visited Priceline Pharmacy St Clair between 3pm and 4pm on January 14 or Nepean Hospital Emergency Department from 7.50pm on January 16 to monitor for symptoms.​..

 

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Source: https://thewest.com.au/news/health/...raveller-sparks-perth-health-alert-c-21391266

WA records first measles case of 2026 as returned Bali traveller sparks Perth health alert
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Caitlin Vinci
The West Australian
Thu, 22 January 2026 4:58AM

​Western Australia has recorded its first measles case of 2026, with the infection confirmed in a returned traveller from Bali.

WA Health issued an alert on Thursday after the highly infectious disease was diagnosed, listing five public exposure sites across Perth.

Anyone who visited South Street Pharmacy in Murdoch between 8.40am and 9.15am on Monday, January 19, has been advised to monitor for symptoms for up to 18 days following exposure.

Other exposure sites include Woolworths Coolbellup between 7.05pm and 7.40pm on Friday, January 16; Bunnings O’Connor between 7.10am and 7.50am the same day; Melville Toyota between 7.50am and 8.30am and again from 4.15pm to 4.45pm on Thursday, January 15; and Wembley Golf Club between 11.15am and 11.50am on Wednesday, January 14.

WA Health confirmed one measles case has been identified in the State so far this year, compared with 63 cases recorded throughout 2025.​..

 

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Source: https://timesnewsgroup.com.au/surfc...iver-among-sites-listed-in-new-measles-alert/


Lorne, Wye River among sites listed in new measles alert
February 2, 2026 BY Ellie Claringbol​

A fresh measles alert has been issued for Victoria after new public exposure sites were identified along the Great Ocean Road, including in Lorne.

The alert was issued by acting chief health officer Dr Evelyn Wong after two new measles cases were confirmed in overseas travellers returning from South-East and South Asia.

The latest cases bring the total number of confirmed measles infections in Victoria to four in the first month of 2026.

Health authorities have confirmed several exposure sites are linked to popular tourist locations and business along the Great Ocean Road corridor.

Anyone who attended a listed exposure site during the specified dates and times should monitor for symptoms for up to 18 days after their visit and follow public health advice.


Great Ocean Road exposure sites

Lorne Visitor Information Centre at 15 Mountjoy Parad on Wednesday, January 28 between 12.30pm and 2pm
Wye River Beachfront Campground on Tuesday, January 27 between 1pm and 8.30pm, and Wednesday, January 28 between 7am and 8.30pm
Bimbi Park Cape Otway at 90 Manna Gum Drive between Sunday, January 25 and Tuesday, January 27
Cape Otway Lightstation on Monday, January 26 between 2.30pm and 3.30pm, and
Foodworks Apollo Bay in Hardy Street on Saturday, January 24 between 8.10pm and 9.20pm, and Tuesday, January 27 between 10.45am and 12.15pm
Wild Dog Home Hardware at 41-45 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay on Tuesday, January 27 between 11.45am and 12.45pm
Casalingo Restaurant at 1 Moore Street in Apollo Bay on Saturday, January 24 between 6.30pm and 8.30pm, and
The Great Ocean Road Health Apollo Bay urgent care centre in McLachlan Street on Saturday, January 24 between 5.30pm and 7.15pm...

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Source: https://brimbanknorthwest.starweekly.com.au/news/measles-exposure-sites/

Measles exposure sites
02/02/2026​

The Department of Health has listed three areas in Brimbank as recent measles exposure sites.

The paediatric emergency department, and the emergency department (Ambulance Victoria corridor waiting area) at Sunshine Hospital were listed as exposure sites on Friday 30 January from 4.55am-1.30pm and 4.45am to 5.25am respectively.

Level six of the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Hospital was also listed as an exposure site on the same day between the hours of 1-3.40pm.

The address of all three exposure sites is 176 Furlong Road, St Albans.

Those present at the exposure sites during these times should monitor for symptoms up to Tuesday 17 February.​..

 

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Source: https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news...s/news-story/e13c1b71dadd9232b7721ded17be3e41

Measles exposure warning issued for multiple sites across Adelaide including tram, restaurants
An urgent warning has been issued after a person with measles visited a busy Adelaide swimming centre on Australia Day.
Sam Lowe
February 4, 2026 - 8:12AM

An urgent health alert has been issued for South Australians after a person with measles travelled on two trams and visited a busy swimming centre on Australia Day.

SA Health issued the warning on Tuesday warning people of the highly contagious infection that had been acquired by an adult locally.

The infected person spent the Australia Day afternoon at the Unley Swimming Centre, from 4pm to 6.30pm, and travelled on two trams the following day.

Passengers of the 9.42am Forestville to Royal Adelaide Hospital tram and the 10.11am Royal Adelaide Hospital to South Tce tram could have been in contacted with the infection.

Other locations of concern include BHP on Franklin St from 9.45am to 5.30pm on January 27, Rolls n Rice on King William St from 12.45pm to 1.30pm, and 48 Flavours ice cream parlour from 5pm to 6pm.​..

 

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Source: https://news.ssbcrack.com/undetecte...ealth-warns-after-local-infection-identified/

Undetected measles circulating in Adelaide, SA Health warns after local infection identified
By News Desk
Last updated: February 4, 2026

Health officials in South Australia have announced that undetected measles is circulating in Adelaide following the identification of a local case in an adult who has not recently traveled. Chief Public Health Officer Nicola Spurrier expressed serious concern regarding this development, emphasizing the significance of the situation.

The adult in question contracted measles within the community, raising alarms as recent cases in the region have predominantly been linked to international travel. “In this particular case, they have not traveled, they haven’t traveled interstate, they haven’t been on a plane and they haven’t been overseas. That means we’ve got undetected measles circulating in Adelaide, which is really very much a concern,” Spurrier noted during an interview with ABC Radio Adelaide.​..

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Source: https://glamadelaide.com.au/sa-heal...ant-sparks-health-concerns-at-local-hospital/

SA Health issues Measles alert after infant sparks health concerns at local hospital
By Danika Zalac
Posted on February 6, 2026

​SA Health has issued a health alert following the confirmation of a measles case in an infant who contracted the disease overseas. This recent case is unrelated to another reported earlier on February 4th.

The infant was infected while abroad and visited several locations in South Australia during the infectious period. The child was present at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital SA Pathology Collection Centre and the Emergency Department on 72 King William Road, North Adelaide. The specified times for these visits were from 4pm to 4:45pm and from 4:15pm to 5:10pm and again from 6:40pm to 7:10pm on Wednesday, February 4th. The child also attended the ‘St Eufemia D’Aspromonte’ Italian Festival at Flinders Park Football Club on Sunda, February 1st from 2pm to 4pm.

SA Health has clarified that these locations do not pose an ongoing risk. However, people who were present at the specified times might have been exposed to the virus. Authorities are urging those who are not fully immunised and were at these locations during the specified times to be vigilant for symptoms of measles in the coming weeks. They are advised to seek medical attention immediately if symptoms develop.​..

 

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Source: https://7news.com.au/news/four-new-measles-infections-spark-fresh-warning-for-nsw-c-21629121


Published: 13 hours ago
Four new measles infections spark fresh warning for NSW
Health authorities have revealed the signs and symptoms to look out for.
Bryce Luff


Health authorities have warned people in NSW to be on alert for signs and symptoms of measles after four new cases of the highly contagious viral illness were identified across the state.

Three of the four cases have not travelled overseas and acquired their infection within NSW.

“Two of these locally acquired cases have a link to earlier NSW cases and the source of the third remains under investigation,” NSW Health said in an alert on Friday.​

“The fourth case is a returned traveller from Southeast Asia, where there are ongoing outbreaks of measles.”

Exposure sites visited by the four people while unknowingly infected include healthcare facilities, cafes, bars, bottle shops, and bakeries in northern, southeast and southwest Sydney, Illawarra Shoalhaven, western NSW and the Mid North Coast.

The full list of exposure locations is updated regularly and can be found here.​...

 

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Source: https://www.911hotfm.com.au/local-news/measles-alert-issued/

Measles alert issued
February 18, 2026 9:44 am in
Local News
by Bruce Atkinson

​Sunshine Coast Health is currently managing a confirmed case of measles.

Contact tracing is underway, with exposure sites identified at Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Exposure Sites:

11 February 9.20pm to 12 February, 2.10am SCUH emergency department
12 February 1.50am to 15 February, 1.25pm SCUH Child and adolescent ward
15 February 12.55pm to 16 February, 1.45pm SCUH Paediatric Critical Care Unit...


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Source: https://www.news.com.au/travel/trav...s/news-story/729e04b80a376e159c1c74aa2179b7bd

Sydney airport, flight to Melbourne put on alert for measles
Travellers through Australia’s busiest airport have been put on alert after an overseas outbreak of a deadly illness.
Nathan Schmidt
less than 2 min read
February 22, 2026 - 8:32AM​

NSW Health officials are urging travellers through Sydney Airport’s domestic and international terminals and passengers on two flights to be on alert for measles, as the number of exposure sites continues to grow.

Passengers on-board Jetstar Flight JQ505/JST505 from Sydney to Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport departing 8am on February 18 and on Garuda Indonesia Flight GA712/GIA712 arriving in Sydney 11am on February 17 were urged to monitor for symptoms of the highly contagious and potentially deadly illness.

Anyone at the Sydney International Airport arrivals terminal and baggage area between 11am-1.30pm and International taxi stand between 1-1.45pm on February 17, as well as the Domestic Terminal 2 Departures between 5.30-8.30am on February 18, were also put on alert.

Sydney’s Northern Beaches Hospital ED from 11.40am-8.50pm and Ward 4C from 8.08pm to 1.56am on February 14, as well as the Brookvale Medical Urgent Care Clinic from 10.40am-12.05 and Advanced Health Pharmacy in Bankstown from 4.45-5.30pm on February 17 were also impacted.​

It brings the number of current exposure sites to 55...

 

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Source: https://region.com.au/measles-case-...horities-list-possible-exposure-sites/944738/

Measles case confirmed in ACT as authorities list possible exposure sites
20 February 2026 | By Claire Sams

​The ACT’s health authorities are urging a high alert after a traveller with measles was unknowingly infectious in the community.

Late on Friday (20 February), ACT Government Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD) confirmed a measles case in a traveller who recently returned from overseas.

“Known contacts are being followed up in line with national guidelines to provide them with appropriate advice,” the spokesperson said.

The person went to several public places while unknowingly infectious, including:

Hertz Car Rental Agency within the Canberra Airport on Monday (16 February) between 5 pm and 7:30 pm
Arrivals area (ground level) within the Canberra Airport on Monday (16 February) between 5 pm and 7:30 pm
Gungahlin Walk-In Centre on 18 February between 3:15 pm and 5:40 pm
The Emergency Department waiting room within Canberra Hospital on Wednesday (18 February) between 6 pm and 8:30 pm...


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Australians warned of measles risk as vaccinated traveller brings virus home from Indonesia

Amanda Hodge

3:13 PM February 23, 2026.Updated 13 hours ago

An 18-year-old Perth woman has become the latest Australian to unwittingly bring measles home from Indonesia as the Southeast Asian nation experiences a surge in the highly-infectious and potentially fatal viral illness.

Indonesia’s Public Information ministry confirmed on Sunday that Australian authorities had informed them the young woman tested positive for the disease after returning from Bandung in West Java earlier this month, despite having a complete MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination history.

The Perth woman, the latest in a string of Australian visitors to Indonesia to contract the disease, travelled home on a Batik Air flight from Jakarta to Perth on February 7, and developed a rash the next day, ministry spokesman Ali Muharwarman said.

The reportable infection comes as NSW Health issued a weekend alert for passengers who travelled from Jakarta to Sydney on Garuda flight 712 on Tuesday February 17, and those who travelled from Sydney to Melbourne on Jetstar Flight 505 to monitor for symptoms until March 8.
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https://www.theaustralian.com.au/he...a/news-story/3bd5106aed2cdef42133d41518e12dbb
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See also:
The Ministry of Health Strengthens Early Detection and Measles Immunization Coverage
Post #5:
https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum...1018520-indonesia-measles-outbreak-2025-2026​

 

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Source: https://www.echo.net.au/2026/02/measles-alert-for-lismore-area/

Measles alert for Lismore area
By The Echo
February 25, 2026

Northern NSW Local Health District is advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of a confirmed case who was unknowingly infectious while visiting Lismore Base Hospital.

The case had recently returned from Asia where there are ongoing outbreaks of measles in several countries.

People who attended the Lismore Hospital Emergency Department on Saturday 21 February 2026, betweem 5.45pm and 11.20pm should watch for the development of symptoms.

This location does not pose an ongoing risk.

New exposure sites have been added to the NSW Health website. Exposure locations and times are updated regularly, and the community is urged to continue to check for new information.​..

 

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Source: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/h...y/news-story/9a9deaffb1ea3b42ecf2d7cedad38b14

NSW Health declares increased measles risk as new cases emerge across Sydney
Two new cases of an infectious disease have been confirmed as the number of exposure sites in one city continues to grow.
Abisha Sapkota
February 26, 2026 - 3:22PM
NewsWire


Two new confirmed cases of measles have been reported in Sydney, with NSW Health warning there is an increased risk of exposure.

The cases who were unknowingly infected visited several locations in western Sydney, the inner west and Sydney CBD.

One of the cases caught the measles through a listed exposure site in Sydney earlier this month.​

The second case had recently returned from South East Asia where there are ongoing outbreaks of measles in several countries.

Sydney exposure sites include both domestic and international airport terminals.

In NSW, the number of exposure sites now sits at 59.​..

 

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Source: https://australianseniorsnews.com.a...ert-for-sydney-after-two-new-cases-confirmed/

New measles alert for Sydney after two new cases confirmed
March 11, 2026​

NSW Health is advising people in Sydney to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles after being notified of two new confirmed cases who are not known to each other.

The health authority advised that one of the new cases acquired measles locally. However, the second new case has had no known contact with anyone else with measles and did not attend any known exposure locations.

“With the source of their infection unknown, it is likely measles is currently circulating within the community, and other people may have been unknowingly exposed to measles,” NSW Health stated.

A full list of locations is available on the NSW Health website....


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Source: https://regionillawarra.com.au/measles-alert-issued-for-illawarra-after-confirmed-case/88428/

Measles alert issued for Illawarra after confirmed case
17 March 2026 | By Kellie O'Brien​

Measles alert issued for Illawarra after confirmed case
17 March 2026 | By Kellie O'Brien
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Illawarra residents are being urged to monitor for measles symptoms after a confirmed case visited several locations across the region while infectious, including Wollongong Hospital and a service station in Albion Park.

NSW Health says the person had recently returned from South Asia, where measles outbreaks are occurring, and may have exposed others while unknowingly carrying the virus.

In the Illawarra, the affected locations are:

Wollongong Hospital ED on Wednesday, 11 March, at 11:20 pm to Thursday, 12 March, at 6:30 pm.
Wollongong Hospital Medical Assessment Unit from Thursday, 12 March, at 4:22 pm to Friday, 13 March, at 6:30 pm.
Wollongong Hospital Medical Imaging Unit on Thursday, 12 March, from 2:30 am to 6:30 am.
EG Ampol Albion Park at 60 Terry Street on Saturday, 7 March, from 4:45 am to 11:45 am, and Sunday, 8 March, from 11:30 am to 5 pm...

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Source: https://7news.com.au/news/measles-a...d-travellers-pass-through-terminal-c-22049963

Measles alert for Brisbane International Airport and NSW’s Wollongong after new cases reported
Symptoms can take up to three weeks to appear, health officials warn.​
By Katharina Loesche


Two states are on alert for exposure to the highly infectious measles as multiple cases are reported.

NSW and Queensland have both issued warnings for residents to monitor for symptoms, particularly if they have been to exposure sites.

Three cases of measles were recorded in NSW’s Wollongong region and all of those were acquired locally after contact with confirmed infections.​

Exposure sites include Woolworths and BWS in Fairy Meadow, IGA North Wollongong and Refine Pilates in North Wollongong on Monday March 23.

The full list of exposure sites and times can be found on the NSW Health website...


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