People who have been at several measles “locations of interest” are being asked to contact Healthline urgently.
Of the 11 locations identified, four are on Auckland’s Karangahape Rd, while one is in Nelson and the rest are in the Otago region.
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora said people who attended the locations are considered close contacts and are at higher risk of being infected.
The locations are:
- BP Connect Richmond, Queen St, Nelson: November 16, 1.15-2.15pm.
- Eagle Bar, Karangahape Rd, Auckland: November 29, 12-2.30am.
- G.A.Y. Club, Karangahape Rd, Auckland: November 29, 1.15-2.45am.
- Eagle Bar, Karangahape Rd, Auckland: November 30, 1.44- 3.55am.
- G.A.Y. Club, Karangahape Rd, Auckland: November 30, 2.45- 4.25am.
- Hikari Teppanyaki, Grant Rd, Frankton: December 1, 6-8.45pm.
- Dunedin Public Hospital, Emergency Department: December 2, 1-2.30pm.
- OPSM, Grant Rd, Frankton: December 2, 2.10-3.40pm.
- Chemist Warehouse, Queenstown: December 2, 7.50-9pm.
- Carters, Glenda Drive, Queenstown: December 2, 2.45-4.15pm.
- The Ballarat, Queenstown: December 2, 8.05-10.30pm.
People present at the above locations on the days and times listed must call Healthline urgently (0800 611 116), as they could be at risk of developing measles and spreading it to others, Health NZ said.
Attendees at the locations listed on or before November 30 could be at risk of spreading measles from today, it said.
“These people also need to stay at home and avoid seeing others until they’ve phoned Healthline and received advice.”
Anyone who has developed symptoms, including runny nose, fever, cough, sore red eyes, and a rash starting at the face, should ring Healthline or their healthcare provider.
“Please call ahead before visiting a healthcare provider, this allows them to take steps to prevent the illness spreading.”
Health NZ encouraged people to check their immunisation status and get the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine if they do not already have two documented doses or cannot prove they have had the disease before.
In the 50 days since the first case of the outbreak on October 18, 60,808 MMR doses had been delivered, public health specialist Dr Matt Reid said.
Only 22,000 were issued in the 50 days before the outbreak.
The organisation advised people to check the locations of interest webpage as it is updated with the latest information.
No new cases were identified over the weekend, Health NZ said.
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