Two new measles cases confirmed in Auckland linked to overseas travel
Health New Zealand has confirmed two new measles cases in Auckland, linked to recent overseas travel.
Health NZ said contact tracing for these fresh cases is underway, and identified individuals will be provided with advice.
The new cases are from the same household.
Health NZ said there are three locations of interest linked to the cases.
One is flight SQ281 from Singapore to Auckland, arriving in New Zealand on February 17.
Auckland International Airport - from 11.30pm on February 17 to 1.30am on February 18 - is also a location of interest.
The final location of interest is the Waitākere Hospital Emergency Department waiting room on February 21 from 9am to 11am.
Health NZ said Public Health is contacting flight SQ281 passengers and people from Waitākere Hospital ED.
“If you sat in rows 31 to 46 on flight SQ281 and have not been contacted by Public Health, please call Healthline on 0800 611 116,” Health NZ said.
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