New measles case in Auckland with exposure on Fullers360 ferries and supermarket
National
Day Issued
Sunday 11 May 2025
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora has confirmed today that a new case of measles has been identified in Auckland, linked to overseas travel. National Public Health Service (NPHS) is supporting the person with measles and their household. Those who are non-immune are now in quarantine to help reduce the chance of spread of this highly contagious disease.
The person with measles has travelled recently to Asia where they are thought to have caught the virus but was not infectious while flying home. There are a number of public locations in Auckland where the person has been while infectious. Measles is a serious and highly infectious illness so people should check their immunisation status and follow public health advice.