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. Photo: Supplied/ US CDC
A new measles case has been detected in the country, with contacts at Auckland Airport.
Health New Zealand says rapid immunity checks are taking place at the airport for staff who have been exposed.
It was gathering a more specific list of locations where the person may have been, a spokesperson said.
"There also may be additional locations published in subsequent days, following further assessment by the National Public Health Service," she said.
Anyone at those locations needed to follow health advice.
"Anyone who develops symptoms of measles, including fever, cough, runny or red eyes, and a rash starting at the face, should contact Healthline on 0800 611 116, or their usual healthcare provider," she said.
The new case did not change the national total of cases in the current outbreak, which stood at 19.
That was because an earlier case reported in the total had since returned overseas and would be officially counted in that country's cases.
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