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

Today we are confirming one new case of measles. The number of known measles cases nationally is now 19, of whom 18 are no longer infectious.

This latest case is connected to Wellington College and went on to travel internationally to Asia, where they remain.

The person was a contact of a previous measles case and had followed public health advice by quarantining for 14 days and monitoring for symptoms for a further 7 days, for a total of 21 days.

There are several locations of interest connected to this case.

The National Public Health Service is currently contact tracing household contacts, people who took the same school bus and attended an exam at Wellington College, and people who were on the same flights during the person’s infectious period.

In locations where we cannot directly trace all the people who were present, we have listed these on our Locations of interest (external link) page. We encourage anyone who believes they may have been at any of the locations below to follow the instructions if they are a close or casual contact, and to monitor for symptoms of measles.

Measles is one of the most contagious viruses. It spreads very easily from person to person, so anyone who is feeling unwell is encouraged to stay home and seek health advice by calling Healthline for free anytime on 0800 611 116.

Locations of interest:

  • Monday 3 November - Metlink school bus route #736 Karori Mall to Wellington College (7.30am-8.30am)
  • Monday 3 November - Metlink public bus route #2 Wellington College to Karori (11:30am-12:40pm)
  • Tuesday 4 November - Wellington Airport (11:00am-2:00pm)
  • Tuesday 4 November - Auckland Airport domestic terminal (2:00pm-3:00pm)
  • Tuesday 4 November - Auckland Airport international terminal (2:00pm-9:30pm)

You can find more information on our Measles outbreak response (external link) website.

Measles cases by region as of Friday 14 November 1pm 

*Indicates change in the past 24 hours

Northland | Te Tai Tokerau  1
Auckland | Tāmaki Makaurau  6
Taranaki  1
Manawatū  2
Wellington  7*
Nelson  2
TOTAL 19*

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