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Measles cases found among young children in Waikato
5:50 pm on 31 March 2024
Te Whatu Ora has confirmed one case and identified a second probable case, both involving young children.
The children had spent time in Auckland, Waikato and Tauranga visiting family members between 23 and 26 March.
There's no link to travel abroad and it is believed the children, who are related, caught the highly contagious disease locally, National Public Health Service clinical director Dr William Rainger said.
Rainger said about 20 to 30 people might have been affected so far, and urged people to keep up to date with vaccination...
Waikato measles cases a false alarm - Te Whatu Ora
By 1News Reporters
3:30pm
Te Whatu Ora has given an update on measles cases reportedly found in two Waikato children yesterday, stating further testing revealed they are in fact not positive for the disease.
The new diagnosis was confirmed after further testing of the two children was undertaken last night.
"The child had symptoms of measles and initial testing indicated a positive measles infection. The second probable case of measles has also returned a negative result," Te Whatu Ora said in a statement.
"Both children are recovering well and are continuing to be supported by healthcare services."
National Public Health Service Regional Clinical Director Dr William Rainger thanked the affected family who came forward to be tested once measles was suspected in their children...
