Source: Radio New Zealand
There have been 21 cases of measles in Aotearoa recently. (File photo) Supplied/ US CDC
There are two new cases of measles, bringing the national total to 21.
Health New Zealand said the two new cases were in Nelson and were closely linked to an existing case there.
Of the 21 cases, 18 were no longer infectious.
Health NZ had identified some new locations of interest in Nelson, Waikato and Auckland.
Nelson
- Sunday 16 November – Richmond Mall (12.50pm to 1.50pm)
- Sunday 16 November – Farmers Richmond, Richmond Mall (12.55pm to 2.10pm)
- Sunday 16 November – BP Connect Richmond (1.15pm to 2.15pm)
Waikato
- Saturday 15 November – Woolworths Pokeno (9am to 10.15am)
Auckland
- Saturday 15 November – BP Connect Māngere (5.30pm to 6.50pm)
- Saturday 15 November -Airport Takeaways, 741 Massey Road, Māngere (6:00pm to 7:15pm)
- Sunday 16 November – Stampede Restaurant and Bar, Papakura (4.45pm to 8.45pm)
- Monday 17 November – Unichem Clevedon Road Pharmacy (2.45pm to 4pm)
Earlier this week Health NZ said another 10,000 people had been vaccinated against measles, after an immunisation drive earlier this month saw an extra 15,000 people vaccinated.
But, experts are warning more coverage is needed to help those with immune deficiencies.
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