Attribute to Dr Susan Jack, Clinical Director Protection, National Public Health Service:

Two new measles cases have been confirmed in Northland today. Both individuals were already in quarantine as close contacts during their infectious period, so there is no risk to the wider community. 

This brings Northland’s total to 12 cases, with one separate case in Queenstown. All other cases and close contacts have now completed their isolation and quarantine periods. 

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has worked with health services and stayed home to protect their communities. Your efforts have made a real difference. 

We also acknowledge the thousands who have come forward so far to get vaccinated and thank our dedicated providers and kaimahi across the motu for supporting this important mahi. 

We continue to encourage people in Northland, Queenstown and Cromwell to stay alert for symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, sore eyes and rash. If you feel unwell, please stay home and contact your healthcare provider or call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free advice, 24/7. 

Being fully immunised means you can carry on with confidence - even if you're identified as a close contact of a measles case, you won’t need to quarantine. 

To check your immunity status or learn more, visit:

Measles immunity - Health NZ (external link)