By NewsDesk    @infectiousdiseasenews

Dr Brett Sutton, Chief Health Officer of Victoria, Australia issued a health alert as three confirmed measles case have been identified in Victorian residents who have returned from overseas travel. Two cases were infectious while attending public places.

Date Time Location Onset of symptoms up to
Saturday 20 July 4pm – 6.30pm Cebu Pacific flight 5J49, Manila to Melbourne, Melbourne Airport – Terminal 2 Wednesday, 7 August 2019
Tuesday 23 July 9am – 6pm Eastland Shopping centre Saturday 10 August 2019
Wednesday 24 July 9am – 6pm Eastland Shopping centre Sunday 11 August 2019
Thursday 25 July 9am – 9pm Eastland Shopping centre Monday 12 August 2019
Friday 26 July 9am – 2pm Eastland Shopping centre Tuesday 13 August 2019
Saturday 27 July 9am – 7pm Adventist Women’s Conference, Phillip Island Adventure Resort Wednesday 14 August 2019
Saturday 27 July 5pm – 7pm Pino’s Trattoria, 29-31 Thompson Ave, Cowes VIC 3922 Wednesday 14 August 2019
Sunday 28 July 9am – 1pm Adventist Women’s Conference, Phillip Island Adventure Resort Thursday 15 August 2019

In 2019 there have now been 29 cases of confirmed measles notified in Victoria. Almost all cases are in people who are not fully immunized against measles, who have either travelled overseas or been in contact with travellers from overseas in Victoria.

Image/Peggy_Marco