New Zealand Reports Two Measles Cases Traced to Overseas Travel

RunWithRugs · 2026-02-24T11:49:13+00:00

Health authorities in Auckland report two new measles cases linked to overseas travel. Following a recent outbreak, officials are tracing contacts and advising caution due to low vaccination rates and the risk from international travel.

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2026-02-24 11:49:13

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(MENAFN) Health authorities have confirmed two new measles infections in Auckland, both linked to overseas travel and originating from the same household. The announcement comes just three weeks after New Zealand declared its previous outbreak contained.

Health New Zealand said Tuesday that locations of concern include Singapore Airlines flight SQ281, which landed in Auckland on Feb. 17, Auckland International Airport, and the emergency department waiting room at Waitakere Hospital.

Public health teams are urgently tracing contacts, focusing on passengers seated near the infected individuals on the flight. Officials are warning anyone with measles-like symptoms to call healthcare providers before arriving in person.

The earlier outbreak, which began in September 2025, was declared over earlier this month. However, health officials caution that New Zealand remains vulnerable due to low vaccination coverage and ongoing international travel.

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