Health officials issue health warning for Aussie capital after new case confirmed
New South Wales Health issued a health alert for Sydney after a returning traveller from Japan visited multiple locations while unknowingly infectious with measles. There have been 45 cases of measles confirmed in NSW since January 1.
Health officials have issued an alert for people in Sydney to monitor for signs and symptoms of measles after a case was confirmed in a returning traveller from Japan. The person visited various locations across Sydney, including a healthcare facility, Only Coffee Project and Woolworths in Crows Nest, and Crowne Plaza in Burwood, while unknowingly infectious. A full list of locations is available on the NSW Health website. Anyone who attended these locations is encouraged to monitor for symptoms, particularly if they are pregnant, have a weakened immune system, or have an infant who was exposed. Symptoms to watch for include fever, sore eyes, runny nose, and a cough, usually followed by a rash several days after. The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and effective and free for certain individuals in NSW.
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