New measles alert after Sydney sightseeing while contagious

Measles was diagnosed in the 40-year-old man in Queensland after contracting the infection in Thailand.

He took part in two domestic flights on June 29 and July 2 and spent time in various parts of Sydney during his four-day trip.

Health authorities have now warned pbadengers of these flights and residents of these key areas of Sydney to be alert to the signs and symptoms of measles.

According to Dr. Vicky Sheppeard, NSW Health's Director of Communicable Diseases, none of the places visited by humans pose a permanent risk.

However, she warned people to keep an eye on the symptoms, including fever, sore eyes, and cough, followed three or four days later by a reddish rash that extends from head to head. rest of the body.

"Anyone with measles symptoms should call their general practitioner to make sure they do not wait with other patients before seeing their doctor," said Dr. Vicky Sheppeard.

"The measles-mumps-rubella vaccine is a safe and effective protection against measles."

According to NSW Health, the onset of symptoms after exposure to a person with measles can take up to 18 days. People must pay attention to symptoms until July 20th.

Dr. Sheppeard said two doses of measles vaccine provided lifetime protection for 99 out of every 100 people vaccinated.

"It's free for people born during or after 1966 who have not already received two doses. If you do not know if you have taken two doses, you can take another one safely. "

Measles is highly contagious and spreads in the air by a cough or sneeze by a sick person.

News.com.au has contacted Tiger Airways and Jetstar for comments.

The man would have been contagious on two flights:

June 29 – The TT609 flight from Tiger Airways from Gold Coast Airport to Terminal 2 of Sydney Airport arrives at 11:25.

July 2 – Jetstar JQ420 flight from Terminal 2 of Sydney Airport to the Gold Coast departing at 10:20.

Places of human visit in NSW:

During his stay in New South Wales, the man spent time in the following places while being contagious:

Sunday, June 30

• 12:15 – Domestic airport train to Circular Quay

• 3 pm to 4 pm – Café Rossini, Circular Quay

• 16h – Circular Quay Ferry to Manly, departing

• 4:30 pm – Blue Water Cafe, 28 South Steyne, Manly

• 18h – Manly Ferry to Circular Quay

Monday, July 1st

• 09:30 – Bus 599 to Berowra Station

• 9:50 train from Berowra to Wynyard Station

• 11 am to noon – Rock Discovery Museum, Kendall Lane, The Rocks

• 12h – Australian Hotel, 100 Cumberland Street, The Rocks

• 15h – Starbuck's at Hyde Park (Pacific Power Building)

• 16h – McDonald's at Circular Quay

• 6:20 pm – City Circle Train at Berowra Station

• 19:20 – Bus 599 from Berowra Station

Monday, July 2nd

• 6:25 – Train from central station to the national airport

Originally published under the title "Look for symptoms": Australian measles alert