Source: Radio New Zealand
The measles virus, the US CDC says measles is very contagious and can be serious, and anyone who is not protected against the virus is at risk. Supplied/ US CDC
Five new cases of measles have been confirmed, spread across both the North and South Islands.
One is in Dunedin, three are in Auckland, and one is in Waikato.
Te Whatu Ora says the new cases bring the number of known cases nationally since 8 October to 27, with 22 of these no longer infectious.
“This increase in cases is concerning and demonstrates the highly contagious nature of measles,” Te Whatu Ora said in a statement.
“As we head into the summer holiday season, we are especially encouraging people to check their immunisation status and get their MMR vaccination if required.”
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