Tag: public health alert
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Experts issue virus warning ahead of AFL Grand Final
Experts warn a measles outbreak could spread nationally after this weekend’s AFL grand final. There are currently about 20 active cases of measles in Queensland, with the largest cluster in the Cairns area of the state’s far north. There are also smaller clusters in central Queensland and the Gold Coast, with a single case confirmed…
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Measles outbreak: Sunshine Coast family at centre of health alert across two states
Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service Public Health Unit issued a public health alert over two cases of measles in a family who returned from overseas on March 13. Coles Nambour has been identified as a venue of concern, with the family visiting on Monday afternoon. NSW Health says a baby spent time at Parramatta…