New measles cases were confirmed yesterday in a previous media release, taking the total number of Southern DHB cases to
57.
Of the seven new cases confirmed this afternoon five are Queenstown residents, one is an Oamaru resident and one is a
Dunedin resident.
Total cases for each location is:
Dunedin: 2
Oamaru: 1
Wanaka: 2
Queenstown: 52
Public Health South have been investigating locations visited by measles cases while they were infectious. Direct close
contacts of measles cases are contacted in person as part of this investigation but the list below covers other places
where members of the public may have been infected.
This list is in addition to the locations named yesterday. They can be found on the Southern DHB website here: https://www.southernhealth.nz/publications/new-measles-cases-queenstown-wanaka-and-dunedin
LocationDateTimeOamaru Waitaki Boys High School cross country event
Waitaki Boys High School Social CentreThursday 26 SeptemberAfternoonNorthside New World Oamaru Thursday 26 September4.30 - 6.00pmWaitaki Boys High School Social Centre Thursday 26 September4.00 - 6.00pmANZ Bank Oamaru Friday 27 SeptemberLunchNorth End Pharmacy Friday 27 SeptemberLunchNorthside New World Friday 27 September3.00 - 4.30pm
Oamaru Doctors Saturday 28 September
10.00 – 11.30am
Dunedin: Business 114 Tutorial
Business 114 Lecture
Laws 101Tuesday 24 September11.00-12.00pm
12.00-2.00pm
2.00-3.00pm140D Harbour Terrace (student units)Friday 27 SeptemberEveningRobertson LibraryThursday 26 SeptemberDuring the dayMarsh Study CentreSaturday 28 and Sunday 29 SeptemberDuring the dayThe Wooden Table café
(Mosgiel)Saturday 28 SeptemberMorningMeridian Mall Wednesday 25 SeptemberMorningCarey’s Bay Hotel
(Port Chalmers) Thursday 26 SeptemberLunch
Locations are publicised to raise awareness of measles in your community and alert vulnerable and unvaccinated people to
the risk of transmission. Vulnerable people include pregnant women, babies and immune compromised people such as those
undergoing treatment for cancer.
If asked by public health to be isolated then please do so. This will help contain the outbreak and protect vulnerable
people who are susceptible as they are unable to be vaccinated.
Anyone who thinks they might have been exposed to measles should watch out for symptoms and isolate themselves
immediately if they start to get sick. Please call your GP practice in advance if you are seeking care.
Measles symptoms include cough, runny nose, inflamed eyes, fever followed a few days later by a rash.
Unvaccinated people who have had direct contact with measles cases should get advice from Healthline on 0800 611 116.
The Immunisation Advisory Centre has provided up to date information about measles immunity and the MMR vaccine on their
website: https://www.immune.org.nz/hot-topic/measles-overseas-and-new-zealand
For more information on measles please visit the Ministry of Health website.